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March 11, 2025
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The Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine for Japan Begins Operations

The fourth diesel-electric submarine in the Taigei class has been commissioned by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The JS Raigei (“thunder whale”), which was built by Kawasaki Heavy...

March 11, 2025
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For the Coast Guard’s next generation of polar icebreakers, Canada grants contracts.

As part of the government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, Canada has contracted local shipbuilders to begin developing the coast guard’s modern polar icebreakers. The project, which was awarded to Vancouver...

March 10, 2025
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New versions of the ULAQ unmanned sea vehicle are headed to the Turkish Navy.

Two new iterations of the ULAQ armed unmanned sea vehicle will be provided to the Turkish Naval Forces by the Turkish businesses ARES Shipyard and Meteksan Defense, according to...

March 10, 2025
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Irving Signs Contract for First Canadian Navy River Destroyers’ Construction

The first of 15 River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy will be built by Irving Shipbuilding, located in Nova Scotia. The agreement formalizes the construction of three initial...

March 7, 2025
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The first British navy XLAUV drone submarine was launched in Plymouth by MSubs.

Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth saw the introduction of the future Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) for the UK Royal Navy by British unmanned systems manufacturer MSubs. The achievement...

March 6, 2025
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EnforceAir2 for maritime counter-drone operations is introduced by D-Fend.

“EnforceAir2 Maritime,” a system developed by D-Fend Solutions for maritime counter-drone operations, has been released. The system is able to identify, monitor, and destroy illegal drones. Its flexible architecture...

March 6, 2025
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Serco and DARPA complete the first prototype of the NOMARS drone ship.

The first prototype of the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) has been finished by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Serco. Without human involvement or mission systems,...

March 4, 2025
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Denmark will get seven Sjøbjørn rescue ships built by a Norwegian firm.

Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner has been contracted by Denmark to build seven Sjøbjørn 71 boats for the Danish Coastal Rescue Service. The incoming fleet will play a “major role”...

February 13, 2025
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Teledyne provides Sweden with the ‘Gavia’ autonomous underwater vehicles.

In order to improve its mine countermeasures capabilities, Sweden has agreed to purchase “Gavia” autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) from Teledyne Marine. The deal is worth 190 million Swedish kronor...

February 12, 2025
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Finland receives its first Pohjanmaa Corvette hull from Rauma.

The hull construction of the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette has been completed by Rauma Marine Constructions. Until its official induction later this spring, the ship will continue...