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August 25, 2026
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Canada signs $8B deal for six new icebreakers

Chantier Davie has secured an 11.3-billion-Canadian-dollar contract, worth approximately $8.1 billion, to construct six Polar Class 3 icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard.The vessels are intended to replace aging...

August 24, 2026
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US Navy Receives Lead LCU 1700 Landing Boat

The US Navy has received its first LCU 1700 landing craft from Austal USA, marking a major step in modernizing its amphibious logistics fleet. The LCU 1710 completed acceptance...

August 22, 2026
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CSL Delivers ‘Mangrol’, the Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has achieved another major milestone in indigenous defense manufacturing with the official delivery of ‘Mangrol’, the third ship in the series of eight Anti- Submarine...

August 20, 2026
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Babcock, Danish Firms Team on Naval Systems

UK defense company Babcock has signed three agreements with Danish firms STORMBORN, CUBEDIN, and SH Group to explore technologies for future naval platforms. The partnerships will examine autonomous systems,...

August 19, 2026
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US Navy Accepts New Range Support Vessel

California-based Marine Group Boat Works has delivered an Advanced Range Support Vessel to the US Navy, strengthening its ability to conduct at-sea testing of next-generation weapons. Built at the...

August 11, 2026
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Hanwha Bids Up to $1.2B for Austal Shipbuilding

Hanwha Defense USA is considering a major expansion of its US naval shipbuilding presence through a proposed acquisition of Austal USA valued at up to $1.2 billion. Austal confirmed...

August 10, 2026
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HII secures $900M to advance AI shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries has entered seven-year performance-based production agreements worth up to $900 million with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics to accelerate physical AI and automation in US Navy...

August 9, 2026
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Type 212CD: Europe’s new stealth submarine explained

The Type 212CD is a next-generation conventional submarine developed jointly by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for Germany and Norway. Based on the Type 212A,...

August 5, 2026
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US Navy redesignates future Virginia-class subs

The US Navy has officially redesignated 19 future Virginia-class submarines from standard fast-attack submarines (SSNs) to guided missile submarines (SSGNs), reflecting their significantly enhanced strike capabilities. The change applies...

August 4, 2026
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Japan Coast Guard Gets New Large Patrol Ship

Japan has launched a new large patrol vessel intended to strengthen the Japan Coast Guard’s maritime security, rescue, and law-enforcement capabilities. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding inaugurated JS Yashima (PLH-46) at its...