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July 6, 2026
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Hanwha Unveils Missile-Armed Robot Warship

Hanwha Systems has introduced the Striker-S unmanned surface vessel, a modular naval platform designed to operate alongside crewed warships and shore-based command centers. Capable of carrying up to 10...

June 29, 2026
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Poland Signs Deal for Swedish Submarines

Poland has finalized a $4.8-billion agreement with Sweden to procure three Saab submarines under its Orka modernization program, significantly strengthening the country’s naval capabilities amid growing regional security concerns....

June 29, 2026
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UK Eyes Hybrid Drone Mothership Fleet

The United Kingdom has announced plans to replace its Type 45 destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs), introducing a new generation of warships designed to command and coordinate...

June 28, 2026
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ICGS Akshay joins Indian Coast Guard fleet

India has strengthened its maritime security capabilities with the commissioning of the indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited, the vessel supports the country’s growing...

June 28, 2026
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India expands next-gen destroyer fleet plan

Project 18 is set to become the most ambitious warship programme in Indian naval history. The future destroyers will combine stealth technology, powerful missile systems, and advanced propulsion to...

June 26, 2026
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Additive manufacturing speeds UK submarine support

The Royal Navy is improving submarine readiness by introducing advanced 3D-printing technology that enables replacement components to be manufactured directly at naval bases. The new capability reduces maintenance delays,...

June 25, 2026
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$418M contract boosts carrier maintenance work

HII has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the US Navy through a major support contract covering aircraft elevators and cargo handling systems aboard frontline warships. Reliable maintenance of these...

June 19, 2026
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Naval Group to Arm Orka Subs With F21

The Netherlands has awarded Naval Group a contract to provide F21 heavyweight torpedoes for its future Orka-class submarine fleet. The agreement follows a Dutch government decision to arm the...

June 17, 2026
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Navantia Tests New Submarine Propulsion

Navantia has begun evaluating its air-independent propulsion technology for Spain’s third S-80-class submarine, conducting tests at its Cartagena shipyard before integration into the vessel. The system generates hydrogen from...

June 15, 2026
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Project-76 sparks new submarine design race

Project-76 is expected to become a landmark program in India’s efforts to build fully indigenous conventional submarines. Competing design approaches from major domestic shipbuilders are driving innovation in stealth,...