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March 10, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Hanwha Collaborates With Canadian Companies and Universities for Advanced Submarine Initiative

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has entered into five industry teaming agreements and three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and academic institutions to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine...

March 10, 2026
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R&D

Mobix Labs Awarded US Navy Contract to Support Shipboard Secure Communications

The United States Navy has renewed and expanded its procurement of secure communications hardware from Mobix Labs to support its surface fleet. The agreement strengthens ongoing efforts to maintain...

March 5, 2026
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R&D

Jakarta to Upgrade Giuseppe Garibaldi Carrier Through Local Shipyards

Indonesia is preparing to modernize the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier after acquiring the vessel from Italy, with domestic companies and shipyards expected to participate in the upgrade...

March 4, 2026
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New Product Launches

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Rolls Out 8th Miyako Patrol Ship, Delivers Sixth Unit to Japan Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched another Miyako-class large patrol vessel for the Japan Coast Guard while also delivering a previously completed ship from the same series. The Miyako program...

March 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Finalizes $237M Deal for Russia’s Shtil Naval Air Defence Missiles

The Ministry of Defence India has signed a contract worth 21.82 billion rupees ($237 million) to procure the Russian-made Shtil-1 vertical-launch ship-based air defense system for the Indian Navy....

March 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Finalizes NVL Purchase to Expand Germany’s Naval Capabilities

Rheinmetall has finalized its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), creating a stronger German naval systems supplier capable of designing and producing surface combatants and autonomous maritime platforms for...

March 3, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Navantia Pitches Enduring Maritime Defense Alliance to Denmark

Navantia has stepped forward to establish itself as a long-term industrial partner for Denmark’s upcoming naval procurement programs, presenting a cooperation proposal during a rare visit of the Spanish...

March 3, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Austal Transfers 10th Enhanced Cape-Class Patrol Craft to Australian Navy

Austal has officially handed over the 10th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy, marking another milestone in the program. The delivery ceremony was held at Austal’s...

March 3, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Navy Accepts Initial rMCM Mine Countermeasure Ship

The Royal Netherlands Navy has received its first mine countermeasure vessel under the Belgian-Dutch Replacement Mine Countermeasures (rMCM) program. The initiative covers 12 ships in total—six Vlissingen-class vessels for...

March 3, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Teledyne Marine, MSubs Pursue Opportunities in UK Navy Autonomous Maritime Projects

Florida-based Teledyne Marine and Devon-based MSubs have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue autonomous maritime system opportunities with the Royal Navy. The collaboration will combine vehicle platforms,...