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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....

August 25, 2025
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US, Singapore Unveil 36m Frigate-Class Warship

Eureka Naval Craft of the US and Strategic Marine of Singapore are jointly developing a new class of modular warships tailored for the US Navy and partner fleets in...

August 20, 2025
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Turkey Unveils TF-2000 Destroyer Design

Turkish contractor ASFAT revealed the TF-2000, Turkey’s first indigenous air and missile defense destroyer. Developed under the MILGEM program, the 149-meter vessel features layered protection against guided and ballistic...

August 18, 2025
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Coyote Interceptors Debut on Navy Destroyer

The USS Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, has been equipped with Raytheon’s Coyote interceptors, marking their first deployment on such a ship. Spotted during Ionian Sea drills, the launchers...

August 14, 2025
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Indian Navy to Induct Two P-17A Ships

The Indian Navy is commissioning INS Himgiri (F34) and INS Udaygiri (F35), part of the Project 17A Nilgiri-class frigates. Built by GRSE Kolkata and MDL Mumbai, they are the...