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March 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Target Opportunities in Greece’s Defense Sector

Hanwha Ocean has signed a strategic teaming agreement with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to collaborate on defense programs for the Hellenic Armed Forces. Under the deal, the two...

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

General Dynamics secures $15B contract for Columbia-class submarine development

The US Navy has issued a $15.38-billion contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat to support and accelerate development of the Columbia-class submarine program. As the Navy’s highest-priority acquisition,...

March 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Department of Defense promotes linking Patriot missiles with Aegis naval platforms

The US Department of Defense is advancing plans to integrate the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor with the Aegis Combat System, aiming to enhance the...

March 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

USS Nimitz receives service life extension from US Navy through 2027

The US Navy has extended the operational life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), delaying its decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027. This 10-month extension aligns...

March 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy and DIU Award Anduril Role in XL Autonomous Submarine Initiative

The US Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected Anduril Industries to support their extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle initiative. Chosen through the DIU’s competitive Commercial Solutions Opening process,...

March 13, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Saab Expands Cooperation With Polish Defense Industry

Saab has signed new cooperation agreements with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and WB Group as part of efforts to strengthen industrial and technological collaboration with Poland’s defense industry. Under an...

March 10, 2026
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...