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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...

July 20, 2025
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U.S. Marines conduct rapid HIMARS deployment using MV-22B aircraft during Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise.

During Talisman Sabre 2025, a major joint exercise between the U.S. and Australia, U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), part of Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, executed...

July 19, 2025
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Indian Navy commissions INS Nistar to strengthen subsea warfare and deep-sea rescue capabilities.

INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), has been commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command. Designed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, the vessel boosts India’s deep-sea rescue...

July 16, 2025
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The final Independence Class combat vessel was delivered to the US Navy.

Austal USA has delivered the final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship, designated LCS 38, to the US Navy. Named the future USS Pierre, the ship was launched in 2024 and...