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January 30, 2026
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Spain Cleared for $1.7B F100 MLU Package

Spain’s F100 frigate fleet is set for a major modernization following U.S. approval of a $1.7-billion defense package aimed at sustaining the ships’ role in NATO air and missile...

January 29, 2026
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Singapore’s Second Victoria Warship Takes Shape

Singapore has advanced its next-generation naval fleet with the keel-laying ceremony of the second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, RSS Valour (89), carried out by ST Engineering. Part of a...

January 27, 2026
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Navantia Begins UK Fleet Support Ship Modules

The UK’s Fleet Solid Support program has entered the production phase with Navantia commencing module construction in Spain. The collaborative shipbuilding effort spans facilities in Spain, England, and Northern...

January 27, 2026
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Italy’s Quirinale Survey Vessel Launched

Italy has added a new high-end research capability to its naval fleet with the launch of the hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale. Purpose-built for scientific and monitoring missions, the ship combines...

January 27, 2026
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Tomahawk Block V Upgrade Contract Awarded

Norway is advancing next-generation mine countermeasures through a novel concept that integrates unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater swarms. The WP960 USV functions as a mobile base for deploying,...

January 26, 2026
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South Korea Delivers Patrol Boat to Philippines

The acceptance of the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) represents a significant step forward in the Philippine Navy’s long-term fleet renewal strategy. As the first of six offshore patrol vessels...

January 25, 2026
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USMC Conducts Ship-to-Shore ACV Deployment

The employment of the ACV-P in ship-to-shore operations highlights the Marine Corps’ transition to a more survivable and deployable amphibious force. Designed for both sea and land maneuver, the...

January 23, 2026
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US Navy Awards $98M Modernization Work to BAE

BAE Systems has been awarded $98 million by the US Navy to modernize and repair two frontline warships at its San Diego facility. The work includes a docking selected...

January 23, 2026
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Indonesia to Receive Arrowhead 140 Ship Designs

Babcock has taken another step forward in the UK-Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme with a new work order tied to the Arrowhead 140 frigate design. Indonesia plans to build up...

January 22, 2026
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Black Shark Sub Deal Strengthens Navy Capability

The Indian Navy has signed a deal with Italy’s WASS for 48 Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes to arm its six Kalvari-class Scorpene submarines. The ₹1,896 crore agreement, finalized...