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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...

August 31, 2025
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LCAC 114 Delivered to US Navy for Amphib Ops

Textron Systems has delivered the new LCAC 114 Ship-to-Shore Connector to the U.S. Navy following successful trials. The 92-foot vessel, powered by advanced MT7 gas turbines, retains the footprint...

August 31, 2025
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First LCU 1710 Landing Ship Joins US Navy Fleet

In Alabama, Austal USA launched LCU 1710, the lead vessel of the Navy’s LCU-1700-class. The design improves on decades-old predecessors by offering greater durability, flexibility, and transport efficiency. With...

August 25, 2025
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36-Meter Warship with Frigate Roles Revealed

A new 36-meter modular surface effect vessel, the Aircat Bengal MC, is under development by Eureka Naval Craft in partnership with Singapore’s Strategic Marine. Designed to perform frigate-class missions...

August 20, 2025
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Turkey Reveals First TF-2000 Destroyer Plans

ASFAT introduced the TF-2000, marking Turkey’s first locally built air and missile defense destroyer. At 149 meters, it supports multi-layered defense against various missile threats. The IDEF 2025 showcase...

August 18, 2025
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US Navy Burke-Class Deploys Coyote Interceptors

The US Navy has deployed Coyote drone interceptors on an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for the first time, enhancing defense against UAV swarms. Images confirmed their presence on USS Bainbridge...

August 14, 2025
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P-17A Frigates Set for Indian Navy Launch

India is adding two new frigates, INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, to its fleet under the P-17A Nilgiri-class program. These ships are faster, stealthier, and heavily armed for multi-role...

August 13, 2025
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Greece Eyes Korean Subs, Drones, Vehicles

South Korea has made three offers to Greece: (1) build new submarines and modernize the Greek Navy fleet, (2) provide combat drones that work with fighter jets, and (3)...

August 13, 2025
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AI to Guide Turkish Naval Operations

Turkey is boosting its Navy’s tech by adding AI tools into its ADVENT command system. The upgrade comes from HAVELSAN, which built an AI platform called MAIN. This system...

August 8, 2025
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Canadian Navy Frigates Get MDA Shipborne Drones

Canada awards MDA Space CAD 66M to equip Halifax frigates with ISTAR drones, covering procurement, optional units, and long-term support.