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September 26, 2025
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India Equips Subs With 200-MWe Reactors

A South Asian nuclear research institution is developing advanced pressurized water reactors to power the country’s next generation of submarines. These units are expected to double underwater endurance while...

September 26, 2025
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Australia Receives 9th Evolved Cape Boat

The navy of an Oceanian nation has taken delivery of another advanced patrol vessel as part of a series designed for border security and surveillance. Built domestically, the ships...

September 24, 2025
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Ukraine Unveils Drone With 2,000-Km Range

Ukraine has introduced its new family of TOLOKA underwater drones at the Defense Tech Valley 2025 exhibition, underscoring the country’s commitment to expanding indigenous defense technologies. First publicly showcased...

September 22, 2025
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South Korea Launches 2nd 8,200-Ton Aegis Ship

Hanwha Aerospace has formally concluded a third procurement agreement with Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency to supply an additional 24 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, a move that will raise Norway’s...

September 21, 2025
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Indonesia to Buy Ex-Italian Carrier for $450M

Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) has approved a financing framework that paves the way for Jakarta to acquire the decommissioned Italian carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, alongside plans...

September 18, 2025
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Spain Orders $847M BAM Patrol Ships

Spain has officially authorized the contracting process with Navantia for two state-of-the-art Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels, marking a new chapter in the modernization of the...

September 17, 2025
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Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Launched Early

Navantia has marked a major achievement in Spain’s naval modernization drive with the launch of F-111 Bonifaz, the first of the advanced F-110-class frigates. This event, occurring more than...

September 16, 2025
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Terma Wins Major Naval Deal in MEA

Danish defense firm Terma has signed its largest naval agreement in the Middle East and Africa with Albwardy Damen. The contract includes C-Flex Tactical Mission Systems, SCANTER 6002 radars,...

September 15, 2025
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Hanwha, Babcock Join Canadian Sub Bid

Hanwha Ocean has named Babcock Canada as its exclusive in-service support partner for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The move strengthens its bid against TKMS, with Canada planning...

September 14, 2025
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$8B Shipyard Planned for Aussie Subs

Australia will invest A$12 billion ($8 billion) to upgrade Perth’s Henderson Defense Precinct in preparation for nuclear submarine construction under the AUKUS pact. The decade-long program supports future Virginia-class...