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July 4, 2025
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Poland Unveils Inaugural Signals Intelligence Spy Ship

Poland’s Navy has introduced its first signals intelligence (SIGINT) vessel from a pair being built by Saab of Sweden. Named ORP Jerzy Różycki, in honor of the mathematician who...

July 4, 2025
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Saab to Supply More CB90 Combat Boats to Sweden

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded Saab a SEK 900 million contract for the delivery of 22 more CB90 Next Generation combat boats. Produced at Saab’s Docksta...

June 30, 2025
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US Navy Awards General Dynamics $1.8 Billion Deal for Virginia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $1.8 billion contract from the US Department of Defense to continue acquiring long lead-time materials for the Virginia-class Block VI submarines. The...

June 30, 2025
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Italian Navy Commissions Fincantieri to Build New Combat Vessels

Fincantieri has been awarded a contract to build two more Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat ships for the Italian Navy, replacing vessels initially planned for Indonesia. The contract...

June 19, 2025
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GDEB Wins $987M Contract Change to Support Long-Lead Procurement and Construction of Submarines.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced a $987 million modification to its existing submarine production contract. The new agreement enhances efforts in component development,...

June 17, 2025
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Kongsberg and Safran Sign Renewal of Partnership for NSM Propulsion Development.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have renewed their long-term cooperation agreement for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) propulsion, reaffirming their successful partnership. The deal includes an...

June 16, 2025
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Thales and KNDS France Showcase RAPIDFire Land, a Ground-Based Derivative of the 40mm RAPIDFire Naval Defense Platform.

RAPIDFire: Revolutionizing Self-Defense for the French Navy and Beyond Fourteen RAPIDFire systems have been officially ordered by the French DGA, with two already active aboard the Jacques Chevallier Fleet...

June 10, 2025
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Mitsubishi Unveils New Oceanographic Ship for Japanese Maritime Forces

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has introduced a new maritime research ship for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at its Shimonoseki facility in Yamaguchi. Designated JS Akashi (AGS-5107), the vessel will...

June 5, 2025
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EDGE Group Signs $2.45 Billion Patrol Ship Contract With Kuwait

The United Arab Emirates-based EDGE Group has secured a major deal to supply eight Falaj-3 naval patrol vessels to Kuwait in a contract valued at $2.45 billion. This comprehensive...

June 5, 2025
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Australia Donates Guardian-Class Patrol Vessel to Maldives to Boost Maritime Security

Australia has committed to providing the Maldives with a Guardian-class patrol boat, reinforcing growing defense ties and maritime collaboration between the two nations. The donation is intended to support...