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September 21, 2025
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$450M Loan Clears Way for Indonesia Carrier Buy

Indonesia has taken a significant administrative step toward acquiring the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi by authorizing foreign-loan financing that could cover the ship and supporting helicopter...

September 18, 2025
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Spain Buys New Upgraded BAM OPVs

The Spanish government has given the green light for the acquisition of two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels, to be designed and constructed by Navantia....

September 17, 2025
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Navantia Launches Early F-110 Frigate

Spain has celebrated a milestone in naval modernization with the launch of the F-111 Bonifaz, the first of five F-110-class frigates designed to strengthen the Spanish Navy’s capabilities. Launched...

September 16, 2025
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Naval Contract Expands Terma in Middle East, Africa

Terma has expanded its footprint in the Middle East and Africa through a landmark deal with Albwardy Damen to equip new naval vessels with advanced mission systems. The package...

September 15, 2025
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Canadian Submarine Bid Backed by Hanwha, Babcock

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has expanded its Canadian submarine bid, selecting Babcock Canada to manage in-service support. The CPSP program, worth C$60B, will replace Canada’s aging fleet by the...

September 14, 2025
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Australia Builds $8B Nuclear Sub Shipyard

The Australian government has unveiled a A$12-billion plan to modernize Perth’s shipyards for nuclear submarine support under AUKUS. The upgrades, spanning 10 years, prepare Australia for US-built Virginia-class subs...

September 7, 2025
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Caracas Navy Adds Peykaap III to Caribbean

A new development in the Caribbean naval scene emerged as Venezuela reportedly deployed Iranian-made Peykaap III fast attack craft. Online footage appears to show several of these vessels performing...

September 5, 2025
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UK Gains Sea Dagger Maritime Autonomy Concept

Leidos has presented “Sea Dagger,” a fast insertion craft concept developed for the UK Commando Force. The vessel combines speed, range, vehicle transport, and modular missions in one design,...

September 5, 2025
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Korea Shipbuilders Unite for Global Defense

HD KSOE has approved merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries to consolidate expertise and competitiveness. Launching in 2025, the unified company will expand naval shipbuilding, pursue Arctic-specialized vessels,...

September 5, 2025
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Norway Orders 5 Type 26 Frigates in £10B UK Deal

A £10B agreement has been signed for Norway to buy five Type 26 frigates, making it the first export customer. The City-class warships will enhance Arctic submarine-hunting capabilities and...