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December 2, 2025
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Spain Greenlights $3.71B F100 Modernization

Spain has authorized a €3.2-billion modernization program for its F100 (Álvaro de Bazán-class) frigates, to be executed by Navantia over a 120-month period. The effort will extend the fleet’s...

November 29, 2025
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India Receives Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Ship

The Indian Navy has formally received Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate under Project 17A, during a ceremony at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. The delivery highlights India’s...

November 28, 2025
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Poland Chooses Saab A26 to Retire Kilo-Class Sub

Poland has chosen Saab’s A26 as the successor to its aging Kilo-class submarine fleet, narrowing the field from six international bidders. While an official contract has yet to be...

November 27, 2025
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France Upgrades Navigation Suite on Mistral Carriers

France’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers will receive upgraded navigation capabilities under a partnership between CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP. The modernization covers the Mistral, Tonnerre, and Dixmude,...

November 26, 2025
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Naval Group Uses Dutch Skills for Orka Sub Production

Naval Group has strengthened its Dutch industry network for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines by signing new contracts with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies. Both companies join...

November 26, 2025
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Saab Unveils First 5th-Gen Battle Submarine

Saab is promoting its Beingke-class A26 submarine, which it describes as the world’s first fifth-generation undersea platform. The A26 is engineered for deep-diving missions and can deploy UUVs, swimmer-delivery...

November 25, 2025
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HII Hands Over 25th Virginia-Class Sub to US Navy

The US Navy has formally received the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, built by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. The submarine is the shipyard’s 12th...

November 25, 2025
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UK, Indonesia Seal $5.2B Maritime Security Partnership

The UK and Indonesia have agreed to begin a Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) enabling Jakarta to build naval and fishing vessels using British shipbuilding expertise. Announced following a call...

November 19, 2025
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Portugal’s First Warship Enters Build in Turkey

Turkey has started building Portugal’s first imported military ship under a contract for two logistics and replenishment vessels. Designed for global operations, the ships boast long endurance, a 14-knot...

November 19, 2025
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Naval Group Secures New Greek FDI Frigate Deal

The Hellenic Navy has ordered a fourth FDI frigate from France’s Naval Group in a 982-million-euro deal that includes fleet-wide capability enhancements and long-term maintenance. Roughly one-quarter of the...