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February 2, 2026
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Norway Approves Acquisition of Two More 212CD-Class Submarines

Norway has given the green light to procure two more Class 212CD submarines for the Royal Norwegian Navy, lifting the total planned force to six under its long-term undersea...

January 30, 2026
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US Approves $1.7B F100 Frigate Upgrade Sale

The U.S. State Department has approved a $1.7-billion foreign military sale to Spain to support the mid-life upgrade of its F100 (Álvaro de Bazán-class) frigates. The modernization package includes...

January 29, 2026
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ST Engineering Lays Keel for 2nd Victoria Ship

ST Engineering has marked another milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization with the keel-laying of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, to be named RSS Valour...

January 27, 2026
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Navantia Starts Work on UK Support Ships

Navantia has begun construction of ship modules at its Puerto Real shipyard in Cádiz as part of the UK’s Fleet Solid Support program, marking the transition from design to...

January 27, 2026
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Fincantieri Launches Navy Survey Ship Quirinale

Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic vessel, Quirinale, a specialized platform designed for mapping, scientific research, and maritime monitoring. Built to support the Italian Hydrographic Institute, the...

January 27, 2026
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Raytheon Wins $381M Tomahawk Block V Upgrade

Norwegian companies Eelume and Maritime Robotics are developing an integrated mine countermeasures concept that links unmanned surface vessels with autonomous underwater robots. At the core of the system is...

January 26, 2026
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Philippine Navy Gets First Rajah Sulayman Boat

The Philippine Navy has formally accepted its first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), marking a major milestone in the modernization of the country’s maritime security...

January 25, 2026
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Marines Deploy New ACV From USS Makin Island

The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed its new ACV-P Amphibious Combat Vehicle during ship-to-shore operations from USS Makin Island, demonstrating progress in modernizing amphibious warfare. Conducted during Quarterly Underway...

January 23, 2026
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BAE Wins $98M US Navy Modernization Deals

BAE Systems’ San Diego shipyard has secured $98 million in US Navy contracts to conduct modernization and repair work on two surface combatants: the littoral combat ship USS Kansas...

January 23, 2026
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Babcock Transfers Arrowhead 140 Frigate Design

Babcock has secured its first work order under the £4-billion UK-Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme, reinforcing bilateral naval cooperation. As lead industrial partner, Babcock will deliver licenses for two additional...