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July 7, 2026
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Canada Picks TKMS for New Submarine Fleet

Canada has initiated a major transformation of its naval capabilities by selecting Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred supplier for its future submarine fleet. The decision forms...

July 6, 2026
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PT Pal, Naval Group Start Scorpène Production

Indonesia has officially launched production of its first Evolved Scorpène-class submarines in partnership with France’s Naval Group, reinforcing indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities. The program combines technology transfer, local industrial...

July 6, 2026
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New Hanwha Warship Strikes Up to 290 Km

Hanwha Systems has unveiled the Striker-S unmanned surface vessel as a flexible multi-mission platform for future naval operations. Designed to support coordinated missions with manned ships, the USV can...

June 29, 2026
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Poland Acquires New Swedish Submarines

Sweden and Poland have signed a landmark $4.8-billion submarine procurement agreement that will see Saab supply three advanced submarines for the Polish Navy. The purchase is intended to replace...

June 29, 2026
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UK Replaces Destroyers With Drone Ships

Britain is shifting its naval modernization strategy by replacing its planned Type 83 destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels capable of leading multi-domain unmanned operations. Rather than relying solely...

June 28, 2026
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Coast Guard inducts new Akshay patrol vessel

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited under the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat...

June 28, 2026
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Project 18 grows into 12-destroyer program

India’s ambitious Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer programme is expected to redefine the country’s surface warfare capabilities with plans to construct up to twelve heavily armed stealth destroyers. Featuring Integrated...

June 26, 2026
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QinetiQ boosts submarine maintenance with 3D printing

The Royal Navy is transforming submarine sustainment through QinetiQ’s advanced additive manufacturing technology, enabling engineers to produce replacement components directly at HM Naval Base Clyde. The system combines 3D...

June 25, 2026
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HII secures major US Navy fleet support deal

HII will continue supporting critical shipboard operations across the US Navy after securing a major multi-year contract focused on maintaining elevator and cargo handling systems aboard aircraft carriers and...

June 19, 2026
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Dutch Orka Subs Get F21 Torpedoes

Naval Group has secured a contract from the Dutch government to supply F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines. The program includes weapon delivery, crew...