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August 3, 2025
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China and Russia Begin Naval Exercises in Sea of Japan

China and Russia have started joint naval drills near Vladivostok as part of “Joint Sea-2025.” The three-day exercise includes guided-missile destroyers and aims to deepen strategic military cooperation. The...

August 1, 2025
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General Dynamics to build another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for US Navy

The US Navy has placed a new order with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Known for its Aegis combat system, the vessel strengthens the...

July 30, 2025
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India Begins Construction of Its First AI-Equipped Patrol Vessel to Combat Maritime Threats

India has begun construction of its first artificial intelligence-enabled patrol vessel, marking a significant step in enhancing maritime security and operational capabilities. Dubbed the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel...

July 30, 2025
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QinetiQ was awarded a $26 million contract to provide essential systems for U.S. nuclear submarines.

General Dynamics Electric Boat has selected QinetiQ US for subcontracts worth $26 million to deliver key systems for the US Navy’s Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. Under this agreement, QinetiQ...

July 30, 2025
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The REMUS 620 drone was approved by the US Navy for launching from torpedo tubes.

A joint team from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy has verified the compatibility of the REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)...

July 29, 2025
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Turkey Sells Indonesia Two Istif Warships

Indonesia has finalized a nearly $1 billion agreement to procure two Istif-class frigates from Turkey, announced during a defense convention in Istanbul. The acquisition supports Jakarta’s drive to boost...

July 29, 2025
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Under the EU defense plan, France’s SEAir will create an unmanned surface vessel.

French firm SEAir has initiated a European Defence Fund-backed project to develop ARROW, a fully autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV). Unveiled in Brussels and coordinated through the European Defence...

July 24, 2025
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Australia gets a pitch for an improved Mogambi frigate from Japan.

Japan has proposed an upgraded Mogami-class frigate equipped with US-compatible systems for Australia’s general-purpose frigate program. Developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the vessel aims to strengthen interoperability between Australia,...

July 22, 2025
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Bucharest to Acquire Turkish Naval Vessel for Black Sea Gas Field Security

In a significant expansion of its naval fleet, Romania has reached an agreement to purchase the Hisar-class TCG Akhisar patrol vessel from Turkey to provide strategic protection for the...

July 22, 2025
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California Startup Raises $260 Million to Build Smart Defense Manufacturing Plant

Hadrian, an innovative California defense startup, has secured $260 million in new funding to step up its investment in automated, AI-enabled manufacturing. The financing will bankroll extensive expansion of...