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February 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Fincantieri and Navantia Form JV for European Patrol Corvette Project

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture supporting the multinational European Patrol Corvette (EPC) program. Supported by the EU’s...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

German Navy Selects Fassmer for Four New Training Vessels

Germany has awarded Fassmer a contract to build and deliver four training vessels for the German Navy. The agreement falls under the Sea-Based Training and Sea Trials (modified) program,...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sancar Armed USV Officially Joins Turkish Naval Fleet

The Turkish Navy has formally inducted the domestically developed Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) into active service, enhancing its capabilities in unmanned maritime warfare. The platform was jointly...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Turkish Armed Patrol Boats Set for Debut Export to Southeast Asia

Turkey has finalized an agreement to export two armored, armed multi-role patrol boats to a Southeast Asian nation, marking the first time this class of Turkish naval platform will...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

France’s Fourth Barracuda Submarine Enters Sea Testing Phase

Naval Group has commenced the first sea trials of the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The trial phase will assess the performance and operational capabilities of De...

February 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Selects Spain’s Freire to Build Four All-Weather Naval Support Ships

Spain’s Freire Shipyard has won a contract from Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to construct four naval support vessels engineered for operations in icy waters and harsh weather conditions, enhancing...

February 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Awarded Contract to Enhance Skjold-Class Fast-Attack Craft

Norway has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth roughly 400 million Norwegian krone ($42 million) to modernize the combat systems of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Hunts for Lead Shipyard to Head Medium Landing Ship Project

The US Navy has released a request for proposals seeking a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to supervise the building of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with the...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Next-Generation Torpedo Countermeasure Strengthens US Navy Underwater Security

The US Navy is poised to strengthen its undersea defense posture after Ultra Maritime secured a contract to develop a next-generation Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC). Designed for rapid deployment,...

February 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Canada Unveils MK 54 Torpedo Capability in Live-Fire Demonstration

The Royal Canadian Navy has carried out a live test of the US-manufactured MK 54 lightweight torpedo, confirming its effectiveness as the newest anti-submarine warfare capability for the Halifax-class...