Naval Platforms – Page 13 – defencenews.online

January 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Approves $1.7B Equipment Sale to Support Spain’s F100 Frigate Upgrade

The US State Department has approved a potential $1.7 billion foreign military sale to Spain to support the mid-life modernization of the Spanish Navy’s F100 frigate fleet. The upgrade...

January 29, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

ST Engineering Marks Construction Milestone With Keel Laying of Singapore’s Second Victoria-Class Warship

ST Engineering has held the keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), to be commissioned as RSS Valour (89). Construction of the...

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Navantia Kicks Off Module Build for Britain’s Fleet Solid Support Ships

Navantia has begun module construction at its Puerto Real shipyard in Cádiz, southwestern Spain, for the United Kingdom’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) program. The effort brings together Navantia UK’s...

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Italian Navy’s New Research Vessel Quirinale Launched by Fincantieri

Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale at its Riva Trigoso shipyard in northwestern Italy, marking a key milestone in the Navy’s scientific and maritime surveillance...

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Awarded $381M Deal for Tomahawk Block V Modernization

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $380.8 million contract modification to upgrade and recertify Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to the more advanced Block V configuration. The modification...

January 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Delivers First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Boat to Philippines

The Philippine Navy has formally taken delivery of the lead Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea under a contract signed in 2022. Designated BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20),...

January 25, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

U.S. Marines Field New Amphibious Combat Vehicle in Ship-to-Shore Mission

The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed its new ACV-P (Amphibious Combat Vehicle–Personnel Carrier), part of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) family, during ship-to-shore operations conducted from USS Makin Island...

January 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems Clinches $98M Contract for U.S. Navy Upgrades

BAE Systems’ San Diego shipyard has been awarded contracts worth $98 million by the U.S. Navy to carry out planned modernization and repair work on two surface combatants. The...

January 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia to Receive Arrowhead 140 Frigate Design Transfer From Babcock

Babcock has received its first work order under the £4 billion ($5.3 billion) Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) established between the United Kingdom and Indonesia. Launched in November 2025, the...

January 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Black Shark Contract Enhances Indian Navy Submarine Power, WASS Notes

Italian defence firm Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS) has described its recent contract to supply 48 Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes to the Indian Navy as a major...