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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...

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...