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February 12, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Naval Group and Sweden Collaborate on Localized Frigate Sustainment

Sweden is advancing plans to localize maintenance for its future frigates following a partnership agreement between Naval Group and Oresund Drydocks AB to establish a domestic support capability. Under...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Thales Collaboration Boosts Naval Group’s AI-Driven Combat Systems

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly central to France’s defense industrial strategy, influencing the design, production, and operation of naval combat systems. In line with this strategy, Naval Group has...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Bangladesh Acquires Retired Royal Navy Survey Vessel

The United Kingdom has transferred a former Royal Navy survey vessel to the Bangladesh Navy, strengthening the South Asian navy’s maritime security and protection capabilities. The ship, HMS Enterprise...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

MK 38 Weapon System Receives Historic Caliber Upgrade After 30 Years

The US Navy’s MK 38 close-in weapon system is entering its fourth major iteration, marking its first caliber upgrade in more than 30 years. The new MK 38 MOD...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Columbia-Class Submarines Redefine Stealth, Power, and Nuclear Deterrence

Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface and far from public view, America’s next-generation nuclear deterrent is steadily taking form. The Columbia-class submarine is a heavily fortified platform designed to replace...

February 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Greenland Patrol Fleet to Grow as Denmark Approves Five New Ships

Denmark’s Defence Conciliation Circle has approved plans to build five new Arctic patrol vessels to strengthen maritime surveillance around Greenland. The ships will be produced through a distributed manufacturing...

February 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Colombia Strengthens Maritime Security With Homebuilt Patrol Vessel

Colombia’s state-owned shipbuilder COTECMAR has delivered a new Ocean Patrol Vessel to the Colombian Navy under a shipbuilding program initiated in 2016. Named ARC 24 de Julio, the vessel...

February 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Clears Procurement of Two More 212CD Class Submarines

The Norwegian government has approved the acquisition of two additional Class 212CD submarines for the Royal Norwegian Navy, increasing the country’s planned fleet to six boats. The decision follows...

February 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Seoul Advances Submarine Proposal as Canada Weighs Major Naval Purchase

Senior Canadian defense officials have begun high-level engagements in South Korea as Ottawa advances the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a next-generation fleet program estimated at approximately USD 45...

February 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Britain Orders Study on Aster Missile Use in Mk41 Launch Systems for Royal Navy

The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined plans to award MBDA UK Limited a one-year contract worth £2 million to examine whether the Aster missile family can be integrated...