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November 17, 2025
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Naval Shipbuilding JV Launched by Italy, Albania

Fincantieri and Albanian defense firm KAYO have agreed to establish a joint shipbuilding venture aimed at strengthening Albania’s naval capacity and infrastructure. The announcement came during a bilateral summit...

November 17, 2025
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Thai Navy Upgrades Backed by Thales-Navantia Team

Thales and Navantia have agreed to provide new IFF systems for the Royal Thai Navy, enhancing three vessels as part of a broader modernization plan. Thales will deliver TSA3520...

November 13, 2025
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Mitsubishi Delivers 5th Miyako Patrol Ship

The Japan Coast Guard has added the fifth Miyako-class patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), following its delivery by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems at the Tamano shipyard in Okayama...

November 11, 2025
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US Navy Orders Two John Lewis-Class Oilers for $1.7B

General Dynamics NASSCO has secured a $1.7-billion contract to build two more John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers (T-AO 215 and T-AO 216) for the US Navy, strengthening the service’s...

November 7, 2025
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Hofmann, Leonardo DRS Partner on AUKUS Propulsion

A new collaboration between Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering will advance next-generation propulsion technologies for allied naval fleets under the AUKUS defense pact. The agreement leverages Leonardo’s experience in...

November 6, 2025
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Ultra Maritime Wins Hunter-Class Frigate Deal

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a significant contract to deliver advanced torpedo defense systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter-class frigates, marking a critical step in strengthening Australia’s...

November 5, 2025
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Navy Commissions Arafura-Class Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’

The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, during a ceremony at the Henderson Maritime Precinct. Named after Western Australia’s Pilbara...

November 5, 2025
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Austal Cleared to Advance Autonomous Naval Controls

Austal Australia has achieved a major step forward in naval autonomy development with the Approval in Principle (AiP) of its Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller by...

November 5, 2025
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Egypt, NVL Launch Work on Coastal Defense Fleet

Egypt has launched local production of its PV43-M coastal patrol vessel series in collaboration with German shipbuilder NVL Group, signaling an expansion of the country’s naval manufacturing capabilities. The...

November 4, 2025
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Austal, Greenroom Reveal Rapid AI Ship Integrator

Austal Limited has joined forces with Greenroom AI to co-develop an intelligent ship operations system that fuses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced maritime control logic. Designed to power...