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February 10, 2026
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Bangladesh Acquires Former Royal Navy Vessel

The United Kingdom has transferred the former Royal Navy survey vessel HMS Enterprise to the Bangladesh Navy, enhancing Dhaka’s maritime survey and protection capabilities. Commissioned in 2002 and decommissioned...

February 6, 2026
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US Navy Modernizes MK 38 CIWS With First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

The US Navy’s iconic MK 38 close-in weapon system is undergoing its fourth major evolution, marking its first caliber upgrade in more than 30 years. The new MK 38...

February 6, 2026
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Columbia-Class Submarine: America’s Next-Generation Nuclear Deterrent

Hidden beneath the oceans and far from public view, America’s next-generation strategic deterrent is steadily taking form. The Columbia-class submarine is being built to replace the Ohio-class fleet and...

February 4, 2026
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Copenhagen Authorizes Five New Arctic Patrol Vessels for Greenland

The Danish Defence Conciliation Circle has given the green light for the construction of five new Arctic patrol vessels, aimed at improving Denmark’s maritime surveillance and presence in waters...

February 3, 2026
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Colombia Receives Locally Built Ocean Patrol Vessel

Colombia’s state-owned shipbuilder COTECMAR has delivered a newly built Ocean Patrol Vessel to the Colombian Navy under a national shipbuilding program launched in 2016. The handover of the vessel,...

February 2, 2026
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Norway Approves Purchase of Two Additional 212CD Subs

The Norwegian government has approved the acquisition of two additional Class 212CD submarines, expanding the Royal Norwegian Navy’s future undersea fleet to six boats. The decision follows a recommendation...

February 1, 2026
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South Korea Pushes Submarine Bid as Canada Nears Decision

Canada has stepped up senior-level engagement with South Korea as Ottawa advances the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a next-generation undersea acquisition valued at approximately USD 45 billion. The...

February 1, 2026
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UK MoD Seeks MBDA Study on Aster Missile Mk41 VLS Fit

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to award MBDA UK Limited a one-year contract to study whether the Aster missile family can be integrated with the U.S.-made...

January 30, 2026
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US Clears $1.7B Sale for Spain’s F100 Frigate Upgrade

The US State Department has approved a $1.7 billion foreign military sale (FMS) to Spain to support the mid-life upgrade of the Spanish Navy’s F100 frigate fleet. The modernization...

January 29, 2026
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ST Engineering Lays Keel for Singapore’s 2nd Victoria Ship

ST Engineering has marked a key milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization program with the keel-laying ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). The...