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June 17, 2025
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Kongsberg and Safran Reaffirm Agreement to Support NSM Propulsion.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have officially renewed their long-standing cooperation agreement for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) propulsion systems, further strengthening a proven partnership. As...

June 16, 2025
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Thales and KNDS France Present RAPIDFire Land, a New Land-Based Configuration of the 40mm Naval Defense System.

French Navy Expands RAPIDFire Deployment Across Fleet The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has already ordered 14 RAPIDFire units to strengthen the self-defense capabilities of the French Navy. Two...

June 10, 2025
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Mitsubishi Rolls Out JS Akashi Research Ship for Japanese Navy

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the JS Akashi (AGS-5107), a modern oceanographic research ship for Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force. The vessel is designed for marine surveillance, including studies of...

June 5, 2025
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UAE’s EDGE to Supply Eight Falaj-3 Ships to Kuwait in $2.45 Billion Deal

The UAE’s EDGE Group will supply eight Falaj-3 class patrol vessels to Kuwait under a newly signed contract valued at $2.45 billion. The package includes full turnkey support—from vessel...

June 5, 2025
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Canberra Sends Patrol Vessel to Maldives in Strategic Maritime Aid Initiative

The Australian government is donating a locally built patrol vessel to the Maldives as part of efforts to support Indian Ocean regional security. The Guardian-class platform will bolster the...

June 4, 2025
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Virginia-Class Sub Program Gets $5 Billion Boost

In a push to speed up submarine production, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has signed a major contract with six firms to provide systems and services for the Virginia-class...

June 4, 2025
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Korea Picks Rolls-Royce MT30 Engines for Its Advanced Ulsan Frigate Fleet

Rolls-Royce will deliver its MT30 marine gas turbines and related propulsion solutions to power South Korea’s Ulsan-class frigates, following their selection by the Republic of Korea Navy. The propulsion...

June 3, 2025
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Greece’s Kimon-Class Fleet Grows With Third Vessel

Naval Group has launched the HS Formion (F-603), the third vessel in Greece’s Kimon-class frigate program, during a ceremony held at the French port of Lorient. This event marked...

June 3, 2025
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River-Class Destroyers to Get Rolls-Royce Engines

In support of Canada’s naval expansion, Rolls-Royce has agreed to deliver propulsion systems for the initial batch of River-class destroyers. These advanced systems are intended to boost both speed...

June 3, 2025
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Yantar USC Launches New Amphibious Vessel for Russia

The Russian Navy has expanded its fleet of amphibious warfare ships with the launch of the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, a third Ivan Gren-class vessel produced by Yantar USC. The...