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February 12, 2025
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Finland receives its first Pohjanmaa Corvette hull from Rauma.

The hull construction of the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette has been completed by Rauma Marine Constructions. Until its official induction later this spring, the ship will continue...

February 11, 2025
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Patria’s acoustic mine sweepers are accepted by Norway

The Finnish company Patria has provided the Royal Norwegian Navy with modern acoustic minesweeping equipment. With the first batch delivered early last year, this signifies the conclusion of Norway’s...

February 3, 2025
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The First Arafura Offshore Patrol Vessel Is Accepted by Australia

Luerssen Australia, an NVL Group company, delivered the first of six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) to the Australian Ministry of Defence. In 2018, Canberra and the German shipbuilder...

February 3, 2025
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Albatros Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the French Navy Completes First Flight

The first flight of the French Navy’s Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention plane took place at the Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. Paris awarded local defense manufacturer Dassault Aviation up...

January 27, 2025
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Lithuanian Company Presents Plans for the Navy’s Upcoming Thunder Patrol Boats

Western Baltic Engineering, a Lithuanian shipbuilder, has unveiled the conceptual design of the Perk?nas (Thunder) class patrol boats for the Lithuanian Navy. The project’s milestone aligns with Vilnius’ goal...

January 23, 2025
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The first Marine Mine-Hunter Drone is delivered to the French Navy.

As part of the Future Mine Countermeasures System (SLAMF) program, the French Navy has received its first mine warfare surface drone. The drone has a towed sonar that connects...

January 20, 2025
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For its naval ships, India purchases medium-range air defense missiles.

India has hired Bharat Dynamics Limited to supply the Indian Navy with Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM). Over 70 MRSAMs are said to be included in the $340 million (29.6...

January 17, 2025
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The Peruvian Navy sends out two patrol boats to the Pativilca region.

As part of its initiative to enhance national maritime operations, the Peruvian Navy has christened and launched two Pativilca-class offshore patrol ships. The BAP Río Huarmey (PM 210) and...

January 15, 2025
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Iranian Navy to Get Domestically Built Zagros Combat Destroyer: Report

The Zagros destroyer, which was created in Iran, will soon begin sailing with the Iranian Navy, according to official media. The ship is Tehran’s newest and most sophisticated destroyer,...

January 10, 2025
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US Navy to get AI submarine detection system developed by Charles River

Charles River Analytics was given $1 million by the US Navy to create a tool that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to identify enemy submarines using their magnetic signals.The Guidance...