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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...

June 5, 2025
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EDGE Secures Multibillion-Dollar Patrol Vessel Deal With Kuwait Navy

EDGE, a leading UAE state-owned defense firm, has announced a $2.45 billion deal with Kuwait for the supply of eight Falaj-3 patrol vessels, along with full lifecycle services. The...

June 5, 2025
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Australia Provides Guardian-Class Vessel to Support Maldivian Maritime Patrols

Australia has agreed to transfer a Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives, marking a pivotal step in strengthening bilateral defense collaboration. The ship will serve the Maldives by monitoring...

June 4, 2025
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$5B Deal Signed to Accelerate Virginia Submarine Builds

To speed up submarine delivery schedules, the Defense Logistics Agency has tapped six vendors through a $5-billion procurement contract for the Virginia-class submarine fleet. The focus is on enhancing...

June 4, 2025
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Rolls-Royce Secures Contract to Equip Korea’s Ulsan Frigates with Hybrid Propulsion

The Republic of Korea Navy will equip its future Ulsan-class warships with propulsion systems from Rolls-Royce, including its signature MT30 turbine, as well as diesel generators and propeller systems....

June 3, 2025
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Modern Landing Vessel Unveiled by Yantar USC

The Russian Navy has taken delivery of the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, the third ship in the Ivan Gren-class series, at a ceremony conducted by Yantar USC in Kaliningrad. This...

June 3, 2025
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France’s Naval Group Unveils New Ship for Greece

The Hellenic Navy’s naval modernization effort progressed further with the launch of its third Kimon-class frigate, the HS Formion, by Naval Group at the Lorient shipyard in western France....

June 3, 2025
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Canada Partners With Rolls-Royce for Naval Power Needs

The Royal Canadian Navy has tapped Rolls-Royce to deliver essential propulsion equipment for its upcoming River-class destroyers, currently under construction. The deal covers three ships in the initial production...

June 2, 2025
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Final Assembly Completed: Mogami Frigate Delivered

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has received its seventh Mogami-class stealth frigate, the JS Niyodo, during a transfer and commissioning ceremony in Nagasaki by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The vessel,...