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June 5, 2025
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Australia Provides Guardian-Class Vessel to Support Maldivian Maritime Patrols

Australia has agreed to transfer a Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives, marking a pivotal step in strengthening bilateral defense collaboration. The ship will serve the Maldives by monitoring...

June 4, 2025
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$5B Deal Signed to Accelerate Virginia Submarine Builds

To speed up submarine delivery schedules, the Defense Logistics Agency has tapped six vendors through a $5-billion procurement contract for the Virginia-class submarine fleet. The focus is on enhancing...

June 4, 2025
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Rolls-Royce Secures Contract to Equip Korea’s Ulsan Frigates with Hybrid Propulsion

The Republic of Korea Navy will equip its future Ulsan-class warships with propulsion systems from Rolls-Royce, including its signature MT30 turbine, as well as diesel generators and propeller systems....

June 3, 2025
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Modern Landing Vessel Unveiled by Yantar USC

The Russian Navy has taken delivery of the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, the third ship in the Ivan Gren-class series, at a ceremony conducted by Yantar USC in Kaliningrad. This...

June 3, 2025
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France’s Naval Group Unveils New Ship for Greece

The Hellenic Navy’s naval modernization effort progressed further with the launch of its third Kimon-class frigate, the HS Formion, by Naval Group at the Lorient shipyard in western France....

June 3, 2025
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Canada Partners With Rolls-Royce for Naval Power Needs

The Royal Canadian Navy has tapped Rolls-Royce to deliver essential propulsion equipment for its upcoming River-class destroyers, currently under construction. The deal covers three ships in the initial production...

June 2, 2025
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Final Assembly Completed: Mogami Frigate Delivered

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has received its seventh Mogami-class stealth frigate, the JS Niyodo, during a transfer and commissioning ceremony in Nagasaki by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The vessel,...

June 2, 2025
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Turkish Naval Expansion Continues With Submarine Launch

The Turkish Navy has marked another step in its modernization efforts with the launch of the TCG Murat Reis, the third unit in the Reis-class submarine fleet. Held at...

June 2, 2025
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South Korea and Portugal Eye Submarine Collaboration

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a new cooperation deal with the Portuguese Navy aimed at the joint development of next-generation small submarines. The signing took place during the...

May 29, 2025
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Scotland’s Babcock Unveils the First British Type 31 Frigate

“At its plant in Rosyth, Scotland, Babcock has unveiled the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate. Before being inducted into the military, the HMS Venturer (F12) goes through its...