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March 3, 2026
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Austal Delivers 10th Cape-Class Patrol Boat

Austal has handed over the tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy at its Henderson shipyard, completing the navy’s procurement under a program first awarded in...

March 3, 2026
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Netherlands Receives First rMCM Vessel

The Royal Netherlands Navy has received its first Vlissingen-class mine countermeasure vessel under the joint Belgian-Dutch Replacement Mine Countermeasures (rMCM) program. The initiative will deliver 12 next-generation mine warfare...

March 3, 2026
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Teledyne, MSubs Target UK Navy Programs

Teledyne Marine and UK-based MSubs have signed an agreement to jointly pursue autonomous maritime solutions for the Royal Navy. The collaboration integrates unmanned vehicle platforms, sensors, autonomy software, and...

March 2, 2026
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Fincantieri Lays Keel for U212 NFS Sub

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has laid the keel for the first U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard, marking a major milestone in replacing...

February 27, 2026
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New EU Patrol Corvette JV Launched

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spanish defense firm Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture supporting the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) initiative. Backed by the...

February 26, 2026
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Turkish Navy Commissions Sancar USV

The Turkish Navy has officially commissioned the domestically developed Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle, marking a significant expansion of its autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Jointly produced by Havelsan and...

February 26, 2026
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Turkey to Export Armed Patrol Boats

Turkey will deliver two armored, weaponized multi-purpose patrol boats to a Southeast Asian nation, marking its first export of this naval class to the region. The vessels will be...

February 26, 2026
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France Starts Trials of 4th Barracuda Sub

Naval Group has initiated sea trials for De Grasse (S638), the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine built for the French Navy. The trials follow dockside evaluations and reactor activation...

February 26, 2026
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Fassmer Wins German Training Ship Deal

Germany has selected Fassmer to construct four new training vessels for the German Navy under the Sea-Based Training and Sea Trials (modified) program. The first vessel is scheduled for...

February 25, 2026
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Sweden Selects Freire for 4 Naval Ships

Sweden has contracted Spain’s Freire Shipyard to build four naval support vessels designed for icy and harsh-weather operations. The 47-meter ships will carry 16 crew, operate for up to...