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April 27, 2026
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Brazil plans to double Tamandaré frigate fleet

Germany and Brazil have signed an agreement to procure four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy. Construction will be handled by Águas Azuis Consortium, which includes Thyssenkrupp Marine...

April 27, 2026
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Australia selects Rolls-Royce turbines for ships

Canberra has selected Rolls-Royce to supply MT30 gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s Mogami-class frigates under a joint program with Japan. The propulsion system, integrated with diesel engines,...

April 26, 2026
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Adani shows ULM-ER with 10 km precision

The ULM-ER (ULPGM-V3), developed by Adani Defence with DRDO, is an extended-range UAV-launched precision missile designed for modern battlefield strikes. Weighing about 12.5 kg, it offers a 10 km...

April 25, 2026
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Saab offers SLIM mast for Indian Navy

Saab has proposed its Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as a modern solution for consolidating sensors, radars, and antennas into a single composite structure. Built from...

April 25, 2026
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BDL delivers first heavy torpedo to NSTL

Bharat Dynamics Limited has delivered India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL, marking a major milestone in indigenous naval weapons. Developed with fiber-optic wire guidance and active-passive acoustic...

April 21, 2026
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German Frigates to Get Aegis Systems

The US State Department has approved an estimated $11.9 billion sale of Aegis-based combat systems for Germany’s planned Type 127 frigates. The package includes SPY-6 radars, Mk 41 vertical...

April 21, 2026
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Naval Cyber Defense Pact Signed

Brazil’s Navy has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE defense group EDGE to strengthen cyber defense capabilities across naval systems and infrastructure. The agreement focuses on improving resilience...

April 19, 2026
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DURGA-II Laser Trial Set for Navy

India is moving closer to operationalizing ship-mounted directed energy weapons as DRDO prepares to test a 100-kilowatt high-power laser system intended for frontline naval warships. The upcoming trial is...

April 18, 2026
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New Scorpene May Use LiB Power

Naval Group has offered the Indian Navy an upgraded Scorpene Evolved submarine featuring lithium-ion battery propulsion and major capability improvements. Replacing conventional lead-acid batteries, the Li-ion system is expected...

April 17, 2026
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Germany Begins Last Type 424 Build

Germany’s final Type 424 spy ship has entered production ahead of schedule. Built by Naval Vessels Lürssen, the new SIGINT class will succeed the long-serving Oste-class vessels. Equipped with...