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February 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Keel Laid for Eighth John Lewis Fleet Replenishment Oiler by General Dynamics

General Dynamics NASSCO has officially laid the keel for the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212), at its shipyard...

February 15, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Australia Commits $2.8 Billion to Launch New Nuclear Submarine Base Development

Australia has announced an initial investment of 3.9 billion Australian dollars (approximately $2.8 billion) as a first step toward constructing a new nuclear submarine shipyard under the AUKUS security...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Autonomous US Navy Ship Operates 10,000 Nautical Miles Without Personnel

The US Navy is advancing its autonomous capabilities with the introduction of a new 190-foot (58-meter) steel vessel engineered to operate for extended periods without onboard crew. Known as...

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...