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March 20, 2025
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Dutch Orka Submarines to Receive State-of-the-Art Sonar from Thales

Thales has partnered with Naval Group to provide next-generation sonar systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines, set to replace the current Walrus-class fleet. These advanced sonar...

March 19, 2025
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Northrop Grumman to Lead Autonomous Undersea Sensing Initiative for US Navy

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $24.9-million contract by the US Department of Defense to support research and development for an autonomous undersea sensing program. Known as the Full...

March 18, 2025
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Royal Navy Receives Its First AI-Powered Autonomous Minehunting Vessel From Thales

Thales UK has delivered the first of four fully autonomous minehunting systems to the Royal Navy. Named RNMB “Ariadne,” the 12-meter unmanned surface vessel is equipped with artificial intelligence...

March 18, 2025
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Exail Collaborates With UAE to Design Future Mine Countermeasure Systems

French company Exail is set to co-develop advanced autonomous Mine Countermeasure (MCM) technologies in the UAE through a partnership with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) and the Technology Innovation...

March 17, 2025
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Navantia Starts Building Seventh Avante 2200 Corvette for Saudi Navy

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has initiated construction of the Royal Saudi Naval Force’s seventh Avante 2200-class corvette at its San Fernando facility. The steel-cutting ceremony marks the official start of...

March 13, 2025
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Japan’s Navy Commissions the Last Ship in Its Awaji-Class Mine Countermeasures Fleet

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has inducted the fourth and final Awaji-class minesweeper, JS Nōmi (MSO-307), during a commissioning ceremony in Yokohama’s Tsurumi district. Built by Japan Marine United...

March 13, 2025
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Dutch Navy to Receive 13 High-Speed Interceptor and Special Operations Vessels

De Haas Shipyards has secured a contract to construct 13 new vessels for the Dutch Armed Forces, replacing the current Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC). The...

March 11, 2025
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Japan Commissions Its Fourth Submarine in the Taigei-Class Fleet

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has officially inducted the JS Raigei, its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine, into service. Constructed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the submarine follows the commissioning of...

March 11, 2025
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Canada Awards Shipbuilding Contracts for Next-Generation Coast Guard Icebreakers

Canada has commissioned two domestic shipbuilders—Vancouver Shipyards and Chantier Davie Canada Inc.—to begin constructing next-generation polar icebreakers for the Coast Guard. Part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the effort...

March 10, 2025
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Irving Shipbuilding to Begin Construction of Canadian Navy’s New River-Class Destroyers

Irving Shipbuilding, based in Nova Scotia, has secured a contract to begin building the first three of 15 River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy. The $5.5 billion (CAD...