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April 25, 2026
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Saab offers SLIM mast for Indian Navy

Saab has proposed its Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as a modern solution for consolidating sensors, radars, and antennas into a single composite structure. Built from...

April 25, 2026
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BDL delivers first heavy torpedo to NSTL

Bharat Dynamics Limited has delivered India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL, marking a major milestone in indigenous naval weapons. Developed with fiber-optic wire guidance and active-passive acoustic...

April 21, 2026
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German Frigates to Get Aegis Systems

The US State Department has approved an estimated $11.9 billion sale of Aegis-based combat systems for Germany’s planned Type 127 frigates. The package includes SPY-6 radars, Mk 41 vertical...

April 21, 2026
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Naval Cyber Defense Pact Signed

Brazil’s Navy has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE defense group EDGE to strengthen cyber defense capabilities across naval systems and infrastructure. The agreement focuses on improving resilience...

April 19, 2026
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DURGA-II Laser Trial Set for Navy

India is moving closer to operationalizing ship-mounted directed energy weapons as DRDO prepares to test a 100-kilowatt high-power laser system intended for frontline naval warships. The upcoming trial is...

April 18, 2026
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New Scorpene May Use LiB Power

Naval Group has offered the Indian Navy an upgraded Scorpene Evolved submarine featuring lithium-ion battery propulsion and major capability improvements. Replacing conventional lead-acid batteries, the Li-ion system is expected...

April 17, 2026
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Germany Begins Last Type 424 Build

Germany’s final Type 424 spy ship has entered production ahead of schedule. Built by Naval Vessels Lürssen, the new SIGINT class will succeed the long-serving Oste-class vessels. Equipped with...

April 17, 2026
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Submarine Alliance Formed by Navantia

Navantia of Spain and TKMS of Germany have agreed to examine joint submarine construction opportunities for European, NATO, and global customers. The understanding is focused on combining industrial strengths...

April 16, 2026
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New Coating Boosts Submarine Stealth

India has achieved an important milestone in naval technology by producing domestic rubber tiles for submarines, a key feature for acoustic stealth. Mounted on the outer hull, these tiles...

April 16, 2026
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US Navy Orders Four Landing Ships

Fincantieri’s US subsidiary has received a $30-million Navy contract to launch development of the new Medium Landing Ship fleet. The initial phase includes procurement of long-lead components plus engineering...