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March 2, 2026
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Italy Begins Construction of U212 Sub

Construction of Italy’s next-generation U212 NFS submarine fleet has progressed with the keel-laying of the first vessel at Fincantieri’s La Spezia facility. Designed to modernize the Italian Navy’s underwater...

February 27, 2026
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Fincantieri, Navantia Form Corvette JV

Fincantieri and Navantia plan to form a joint venture for the European Patrol Corvette program, aiming to deliver next-generation modular warships by 2030. The collaboration will oversee detailed design...

February 26, 2026
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Turkish Patrol Boats Head to SE Asia

Ankara has secured a breakthrough naval export contract with the sale of two armed patrol boats to a Southeast Asian customer, underscoring Turkey’s expanding footprint in global defense markets....

February 26, 2026
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Barracuda Sub Begins French Sea Trials

France has moved a step closer to modernizing its undersea fleet as Naval Group commenced sea trials of De Grasse, the fourth submarine in the Barracuda program. The trials...

February 26, 2026
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German Navy Orders Four Fassmer Ships

The German Navy is set to enhance its maritime training infrastructure after awarding Fassmer a contract for four purpose-built training vessels. Part of the Sea-Based Training and Sea Trials...

February 26, 2026
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Armed Sancar USV Enters Naval Service

Turkey has strengthened its unmanned naval capabilities following the operational induction of the Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle. Developed through cooperation between Havelsan and Yonca Shipyard, the system introduces...

February 25, 2026
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Freire to Build 4 Swedish Support Vessels

Stockholm is enhancing maritime logistics with an order for four ice-capable support ships from Spain’s Freire. Built for severe Nordic conditions, the vessels will combine fuel-efficient diesel-electric systems with...

February 24, 2026
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Norway Upgrades Fast-Attack Missile Boats

Norway’s contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace marks a significant step in the modernization of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast attack vessels. The comprehensive combat system upgrade introduces...

February 23, 2026
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Sea Machines Launches Smart Attack USV

Sea Machines has unveiled the STEAMRACER unmanned surface vessel, designed for the US Navy’s Modular Attack Surface Combatant program. The AI-powered vessel features modular payload space, advanced command systems,...

February 23, 2026
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Fincantieri Unveils Italy’s New OPV

Fincantieri has launched the lead ship of Italy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program, the Ugolino Vivaldi. Built for maritime surveillance, security enforcement, and environmental monitoring, the vessel supports multiple...