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February 18, 2026
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Turkey Demonstrates Dual-Strike Capability With Carrier-Based TB3

The Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrated its ability to conduct dual-salvo strikes on maritime targets during a live-fire exercise over the Baltic Sea, achieving direct hits. Launching...

February 16, 2026
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US Navy Gets 8th John Lewis Tanker

Construction has officially begun on the US Navy’s future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212), the eighth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler, following a keel-laying ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO’s...

February 15, 2026
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$2.8B Announced for Nuclear Sub Base

Australia has announced an initial investment of AUD 3.9 billion ($2.8 billion) to support construction of a nuclear submarine facility under the AUKUS partnership with the United States and...

February 12, 2026
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Crewless Navy Ship Sails 10,000 NM

A new autonomous ship dubbed Liberty Class is set to expand US naval capabilities. Built by Blue Water Autonomy, the 190-foot vessel can operate for extended periods without a...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Group to Support Swedish Frigates

Sweden is set to localize maintenance for its next-generation frigates through a partnership between Naval Group and Oresund Drydocks. The agreement aims to build national sustainment capabilities and reinforce...

February 11, 2026
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Thales Tie-Up Boosts Naval Combat AI

As part of France’s AI-driven defense strategy, Naval Group has taken a minority stake in cortAIx, Thales’ military AI hub. The move deepens collaboration on next-generation naval technologies and...

February 10, 2026
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Dhaka Acquires Retired Royal Navy Ship

Britain has sold the retired HMS Enterprise hydrographic survey ship to Bangladesh, enhancing the South Asian navy’s maritime domain awareness capabilities. Built for multi-purpose seabed and coastal surveys, the...

February 6, 2026
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MK 38 Weapon System Receives Major Upgrade

The Navy’s MK 38 weapon system has entered its fourth iteration, featuring a 30mm main gun and improved sensor suite, delivering greater lethality and precision against emerging maritime and...

February 6, 2026
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Columbia Sub: Backbone of US Nuclear Deterrent

America’s next-generation Columbia-class SSBN will sustain the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad as older Ohio-class boats retire. Equipped with advanced acoustic quieting, secure communications, and a reactor that...

February 4, 2026
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Denmark OKs Five Arctic Patrol Ships

Denmark has approved plans to construct five new Arctic patrol vessels to strengthen surveillance and search-and-rescue capabilities around Greenland. The ships will be produced using a distributed manufacturing model...