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January 9, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Hanwha Partners With HavocAI to Develop Large Autonomous Warship for US Forces

A major shipbuilder is expanding its push into autonomous naval technologies, partnering with an artificial intelligence firm to develop a 200-foot (70-meter) autonomous surface vessel (ASV) for the US...

January 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

General Dynamics Secures Dedicated Dry Dock for Columbia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has taken delivery of a new floating dry dock designated to support the construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The mobile...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Berlin and New Delhi Advance Talks on $8B Submarine Initiative

Germany and India are expected to advance discussions on a potential $8 billion defense program as Berlin and New Delhi examine cooperation on the construction of six German-designed conventional...

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rome Prepares to Roll Out $3.17B Procurement for New-Class Destroyers

Italy is set to initiate the procurement process for two next-generation destroyers for the Italian Navy on February 18, with the program estimated to be worth €2.7 billion (approximately...

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy Begins Sea Trials of Digital Health Records Across the Fleet

The US Navy has begun evaluating a new digital medical system aboard a frontline destroyer, aiming to address long-standing challenges in delivering consistent healthcare to sailors operating far from...

January 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

HII delivers 78th Arleigh Burke-class warship to the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has formally accepted its 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), following delivery from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding facility. The handover marks the...

December 31, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Navy receives second Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128)

U.S. shipbuilder Ingalls Shipbuilding has officially delivered the guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy, marking another major step forward in the service’s Flight III...

December 29, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Indonesia Launches Indigenous Arrowhead 140 Frigate Program

Indonesia has taken a major step forward in naval modernization with the launch of KRI Balaputradewa-322, the country’s first domestically constructed Arrowhead 140-class frigate. The warship measures 140 meters...

December 26, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Commissions Japan’s Last Mogami-Class Frigate

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the 12th and final Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) at its Nagasaki shipyard, marking the completion of the class....

December 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Greece Takes Delivery of First FDI Frigate Built by Naval Group

Greece has taken delivery of its first FDI (Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention) frigate from Naval Group, the HS Kimon (F601). Following the handover ceremony in Lorient, the frigate...