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May 29, 2025
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Scotland’s Babcock Unveils the First British Type 31 Frigate

“At its plant in Rosyth, Scotland, Babcock has unveiled the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate. Before being inducted into the military, the HMS Venturer (F12) goes through its...

May 27, 2025
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The first Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa warship is launched by Rauma.

In November 2023, the first steel for the initial corvette’s hull was cut, and in February 2025, the hull was finished.

May 26, 2025
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French firm to provide the Philippine Coast Guard with 40 patrol boats

“The Philippines has reached an agreement with French ship manufacturer OCEA for the delivery of 40 rapid patrol boats (FPBs) to its coast guard. According to the agreement, the...

May 15, 2025
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Iveco Will Deliver 785 Military Logistics Vehicles to the Netherlands

The Netherlands has awarded Italian manufacturer Iveco Defence Vehicles a contract to supply 785 military logistic trucks and related support. Under the deal, the Dutch military will receive 8×8...

May 13, 2025
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Nuclear submarine support is provided by H&B Defence to AUKUS.

Arms company H&B Defence has been selected to identify Australian companies that can support the supply chain for the country’s submarine and aircraft carrier program with the UK and...

May 7, 2025
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As the region moves closer to war, India evaluates sophisticated naval mines.

“India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have test-fired a locally built underwater sea mine. The Multi-Influence Ground Mine was created to improve the navy’s...

May 6, 2025
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Lima’s New Submarine to be Jointly Developed by Peru and South Korea

As part of Peru’s overall maritime modernization initiative, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea has reached an agreement with the state-owned Peruvian shipbuilder SIMA to collaborate on the...

April 28, 2025
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Submarines can now be found by drones thanks to new Chinese technology.

According to Chinese researchers, they have created a submarine detection system that can be mounted on a drone and used in the ocean’s “blind zones.”

April 26, 2025
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New Destroyer Launched by North Korea

At a launch event, North Korea unveiled a new warship that it says is a destroyer equipped with the “most powerful weapons.” The announcement comes about a month after...

April 18, 2025
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TKMS and Fincantieri collaborate to supply the Philippine Navy with a submarine.

European shipbuilders Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to provide submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy. Under Manila’s Horizon III military modernization project,...