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September 7, 2025
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Venezuela Deploys Iranian Missile Boats

Venezuela has reportedly fielded Iranian Peykaap III fast attack craft in its Caribbean waters, sparking regional defense concerns. A video online shows the small, high-speed vessels maneuvering, though independent...

September 5, 2025
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South Korean Yards Merge for Defense Push

HD Korea Shipbuilding is merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries into a single shipyard by December 2025. The move aims to boost naval defense contracts, targeting $7.1B revenue...

September 5, 2025
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UK Wins £10B Frigate Deal as Norway Orders

The UK and Norway have finalized a £10B deal for at least five Type 26 frigates, bolstering NATO’s northern defenses. Norway will replace its Nansen-class ships, while the UK...

September 5, 2025
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Leidos Debuts Sea Dagger for UK Autonomy

Leidos has unveiled the “Sea Dagger,” a 40-knot insertion craft for the Royal Navy’s modernization program. Designed with modular systems, it supports commando teams, vehicles, and offboard platforms over...

September 4, 2025
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Palfinger to Equip Japan’s Future FFM Warships

Japan has signed a deal with Austria’s Palfinger Marine to supply stern launch and recovery systems (Stern-LARS) for its upcoming FFM-class multirole frigates. The agreement covers five new ships...

September 2, 2025
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BRP Diego Silang Set for PH Delivery Soon

The Philippine Navy will soon receive the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the second of the Miguel Malvar-class frigates built by HD Hyundai. Derived from the Jose Rizal-class, the ships...

September 1, 2025
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Norway Selects BAE for Frigate Deal

The Norwegian government has selected BAE Systems to construct five to six new frigates, strengthening its strategic defense ties with the UK. The agreement, valued at 100 billion kroner...

August 31, 2025
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Norway Picks UK Type 26 Frigates for ASW Role

Norway has confirmed the procurement of British Type 26 Global Combat Ships, marking its largest-ever naval investment. Built by BAE Systems, the advanced frigates are optimized for anti-submarine warfare...

August 31, 2025
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US Navy Accepts LCAC 114 Hovercraft

The U.S. Navy has officially received Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 114, part of its Ship-to-Shore Connector program. Built by Textron Systems, the new craft replaces legacy LCACs with...

August 31, 2025
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Austal USA Launches LCU 1710 for US Navy

Austal USA has launched the first LCU 1710 vessel for the U.S. Navy in Mobile, Alabama. This marks the start of a new fleet to replace aging LCU-1650 craft....