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July 30, 2025
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The REMUS 620 drone has been approved by the US Navy for use in torpedo tubes.

A collaborative effort involving Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy has successfully validated the compatibility of the REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle...

July 29, 2025
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From Turkey, Indonesia purchases two Istif warships.

Indonesia has entered into a nearly $1 billion agreement to procure two Istif-class frigates from Turkey, formalized during a defense expo in Istanbul. This acquisition reflects Jakarta’s broader strategy...

July 29, 2025
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Under the EU’s defense plan, France’s SEAir will create an unmanned surface vessel.

French company SEAir has unveiled its ARROW project—a fully autonomous, uncrewed surface vessel—developed under a €7.5 million ($8.6 million) initiative funded by the European Defence Fund and coordinated by...

July 24, 2025
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Japan Presents Australia With an Improved Mogambi Frigate

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has offered a customized Mogami-class frigate to Australia as part of its general-purpose frigate procurement program. This version features upgraded systems aligned with US military...

July 22, 2025
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Romania Eyes Turkish Warship Purchase to Safeguard Black Sea Energy Assets

Romania is set to bolster its maritime defenses by acquiring the TCG Akhisar, a nearly new Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel from Turkey, at an estimated cost of €223 million...

July 22, 2025
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LA-Based Defense Tech Firm Secures $260M for AI-Driven Factory Expansion

The Los Angeles-based defense manufacturing firm Hadrian has closed a $260 million funding round aimed at fueling its expansion into AI-driven precision manufacturing. This capital will launch new facilities...

July 16, 2025
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Last Combat Ship in Independence Class delivered to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has officially taken delivery of its 19th and final Independence‑class Littoral Combat Ship, designated LCS‑38 and named USS Pierre, from Austal USA. Initially launched in August...

July 15, 2025
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The first trilateral naval logistics pact between the United States, Australia, and Japan was signed.

In a move to strengthen maritime cooperation, Australia, Japan, and the United States have signed their first trilateral agreement focused on improving logistics and operational compatibility. The pact is...

July 15, 2025
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Rolls-Royce selected by US Navy for LCAC 100 hovercraft engines

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to supply MT7 turboshaft engines for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft. The deal covers 12 engines, installation kits, and...

July 13, 2025
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The BRP Miguel Malvar, a guided missile frigate belonging to the Philippine Navy, begins its trial phase in preparation for operational deployment.

The BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), the Philippine Navy’s latest guided missile frigate, has entered the Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) — a critical pre-service evaluation to confirm combat...