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February 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards L3Harris Largest-Ever Submarine Comms Deal

L3Harris Technologies has won its largest-ever full-rate production contract for submarine communications systems, securing an agreement from General Dynamics Electric Boat to deliver 26 shipsets for the US Navy’s...

February 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall to Enhance Sweden’s CB90 Firepower With Seasnake

Rheinmetall has been awarded a €63 million ($74.5 million) contract to deliver Seasnake 30 light naval guns to the Swedish Navy for integration on Combat Boat 90 vessels. The...

February 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

TB3 Drone Proves Carrier-Based Dual-Attack Capability

During a recent Baltic Sea live-fire drill, the Bayraktar TB3 UCAV proved it can execute coordinated dual-weapon strikes against surface threats, hitting targets with precision. The aircraft autonomously departed...

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...