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July 9, 2025
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Saab sells Sweden 22 combat boats, increasing the size of its fleet.

Sweden has placed an order with Saab for 22 combat boats worth 900 million Swedish kronor ($94 million). Saab’s Docksta facility will manufacture the vessels, and deliveries are planned...

July 7, 2025
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$1.85 Billion US Navy Deal for Virginia-Class Submarine Awarded to General Dynamics

A $1.85 billion contract was awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat to begin early production and acquire crucial components for future Virginia-class submarines for the US Navy. The goal...

July 4, 2025
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Poland Introduces Its First Signals Intelligence Spy Boat

The first of two signals intelligence (SIGINT) vessels being produced by Swedish defense business Saab has been launched by the Polish Navy. The ORP Jerzy Różyck, named after the...

July 4, 2025
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Saab receives more orders for CB90 combat boats from Sweden

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has given Saab a deal to provide 22 more CB90 Next Generation combat boats. The order is worth about SEK 900 million in...

June 30, 2025
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$1.8 Billion Contract for US Navy Virginia Submarines Given to General Dynamics

“General Dynamics Electric Boat has been given a $1.8 billion contract by the US Department of Defense to keep purchasing long lead time materials in support of the US...

June 30, 2025
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Italian Navy to Get Combat Ships from Fincantieri

The Italian Navy has contracted Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct two more Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat ships. The ships will take the place of a pair that...

June 19, 2025
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GDEB Awarded $987M Contract Adjustment to Support Procurement and Construction for Submarine Production.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced a $987 million modification to its existing submarine production contract. The new agreement enhances efforts in component development,...

June 17, 2025
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Kongsberg and Safran Renew Collaboration for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Propulsion Support.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have extended their long-term partnership for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) propulsion system, solidifying years of successful collaboration. The renewed agreement...

June 16, 2025
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Thales and KNDS France Unveil RAPIDFire Land, a Land-Based Adaptation of the 40mm Naval Defense System.

The DGA has confirmed orders for 14 RAPIDFire units to bolster the French Navy’s defense capabilities. Two systems are already deployed on the Jacques Chevallier (BRF), which has successfully...

June 10, 2025
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Japan’s Navy Adds New Oceanographic Ship From Mitsubishi

A new maritime research vessel, JS Akashi (AGS-5107), has been launched in Yamaguchi Prefecture by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Japan’s naval forces. The ship is intended to gather crucial...