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September 15, 2025
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Canadian Submarine Bid Backed by Hanwha, Babcock

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has expanded its Canadian submarine bid, selecting Babcock Canada to manage in-service support. The CPSP program, worth C$60B, will replace Canada’s aging fleet by the...

September 14, 2025
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Australia Builds $8B Nuclear Sub Shipyard

The Australian government has unveiled a A$12-billion plan to modernize Perth’s shipyards for nuclear submarine support under AUKUS. The upgrades, spanning 10 years, prepare Australia for US-built Virginia-class subs...

September 7, 2025
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Caracas Navy Adds Peykaap III to Caribbean

A new development in the Caribbean naval scene emerged as Venezuela reportedly deployed Iranian-made Peykaap III fast attack craft. Online footage appears to show several of these vessels performing...

September 5, 2025
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UK Gains Sea Dagger Maritime Autonomy Concept

Leidos has presented “Sea Dagger,” a fast insertion craft concept developed for the UK Commando Force. The vessel combines speed, range, vehicle transport, and modular missions in one design,...

September 5, 2025
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Korea Shipbuilders Unite for Global Defense

HD KSOE has approved merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries to consolidate expertise and competitiveness. Launching in 2025, the unified company will expand naval shipbuilding, pursue Arctic-specialized vessels,...

September 5, 2025
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Norway Orders 5 Type 26 Frigates in £10B UK Deal

A £10B agreement has been signed for Norway to buy five Type 26 frigates, making it the first export customer. The City-class warships will enhance Arctic submarine-hunting capabilities and...

September 4, 2025
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Japan’s FFM Ships to Get Palfinger Slipways

Tokyo has chosen Austrian firm Palfinger Marine to provide launch and recovery systems for its new generation of FFM-class frigates. The contract involves outfitting the first five ships, scheduled...

September 2, 2025
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New Frigate BRP Diego Silang Nears Arrival

South Korea’s HD Hyundai has confirmed the near-term delivery of the BRP Diego Silang to Manila. Based on the HDF-3200 design, the vessel was upgraded to frigate status due...

September 1, 2025
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BAE Systems Wins Norway Frigate Order

Norway has finalized a $10B defense contract with BAE Systems to acquire five to six advanced Type 26 frigates, marking a deepened naval alliance with Britain. The deal outpaced...

August 31, 2025
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UK Type 26 Frigates Chosen by Norway for Navy

The Royal Norwegian Navy will modernize its fleet with the acquisition of Type 26 Global Combat Ships from the UK, a landmark defense investment. The 6,900-ton frigates are engineered...