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June 12, 2026
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UK undersea warfare gets new sonar buoy

Ultra Maritime has achieved a key milestone in anti-submarine warfare with successful trials of its new MSARS sonobuoy system. Designed for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft, the technology enhances...

June 8, 2026
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Taiwan strengthens fleet with new missiles

Taiwan is building a stronger naval shield through mass production of the Sea Sword II missile. The indigenous system will become the backbone of the navy’s medium-range air-defense capability,...

June 8, 2026
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Elbit Connects 120 Nodes in Combat Test

Taiwan plans to manufacture more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) missiles to strengthen naval air-defense capabilities and standardize weapon systems across its surface fleet. The decision...

June 6, 2026
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New systems improve underwater survivability

Modernization efforts within India’s submarine force are increasingly focused on intelligent fire protection and integrated monitoring systems. These upgrades aim to enhance crew safety, reduce operational risks, and improve...

June 6, 2026
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India evaluates follow-on submarine purchase

The Indian Navy is exploring the expansion of its conventional submarine fleet through the procurement of three new boats. Decision-makers are assessing competing designs based on factors such as...

June 5, 2026
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Navy Eyes Portable HELIOS Laser Variant

American lawmakers are pushing for greater investment in mobile directed energy technologies, leading to the development of a containerized HELIOS laser weapon concept for the US Navy. The modular...

June 3, 2026
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Rauma Delivers New Corvette Milestone

The Finnish Navy has achieved another milestone in its naval modernization program with the launch of the second Pohjanmaa-class corvette. Designed for operations in the demanding Baltic Sea environment,...

June 2, 2026
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Navy Accepts Final Flight IIA Destroyer

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has delivered the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG-127), the final Flight IIA destroyer in the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class program. Named in honor of...

June 1, 2026
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Canada Picks Thales Sonar for Destroyers

Lockheed Martin Canada has awarded Thales Canada a contract to provide the advanced S2087 anti-submarine warfare sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyers. The system, part...

June 1, 2026
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Ultra Maritime to Support River-Class Fleet

India’s next-generation S-5 ballistic missile submarine program has entered a significant development phase, with steel-cutting activities for the first vessel reportedly commencing at the Shipbuilding Centre in Visakhapatnam. While...