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July 30, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Receives 250th MK 48 Guidance Section from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered its 250th MK 48 Guidance and Control Section, reinforcing the US Navy’s undersea strike capabilities. Designed to operate in complex, high-pressure environments, the MK 48...

July 29, 2025
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Turkey to Supply Two Istif Frigates to Indonesian Navy

At a defense convention in Istanbul, Indonesia signed a contract to acquire two Istif-class frigates from Turkey. The $1-billion deal, involving PT PAL and TAIS, advances both countries’ defense...

July 29, 2025
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R&D

French Firm SEAir to Build Autonomous Naval Platform for EU Initiative

Backed by the European Defence Fund, SEAir is developing ARROW, an uncrewed 12-meter vessel capable of autonomous missions at up to 45 knots. With a focus on stealth, agility,...

July 27, 2025
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Mergers & JV

UK, Australia Ink Long-Term AUKUS Agreement for 20 Nuclear Submarines

In a major evolution of the AUKUS pact, the UK and Australia have inked the Geelong Treaty — a 50-year strategic agreement to co-develop SSN-AUKUS submarines. The treaty secures...

July 25, 2025
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Turkish Navy Advances with Domestic Destroyer and Patrol Vessel Development

ASFAT, Türkiye’s government-owned naval contractor, has secured a milestone deal to produce the country’s first locally-designed air defense destroyer, the TF-2000, and four new patrol vessels. With a service...

July 24, 2025
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Japan Promotes Upgraded Mogami-Class Frigate to Australia

Japan has put forward a modernized variant of its Mogami-class frigate for Australia’s upcoming general-purpose warship acquisition, highlighting compatibility with US systems to enhance trilateral naval cooperation. The offering...

July 22, 2025
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Romania Set to Acquire Turkish Warship to Safeguard Black Sea Gas Operations

Romania is set to acquire a nearly-new Turkish warship to enhance security for a vital gas development project in the Black Sea. The vessel in question, the TCG Akhisar—a...

July 22, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

LA-Based Defense Firm Secures $260M to Expand AI-Driven Manufacturing Facility

Hadrian, a Los Angeles-based defense tech startup, has raised $260 million to expand its AI-driven manufacturing operations in California and Arizona. The funding will support the launch of nearly...

July 19, 2025
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Indian Navy Commissions INS Nistar, Boosting Underwater Warfare and Submarine Rescue Capabilities

The Indian Navy has officially commissioned INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), during a ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam....

July 16, 2025
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US Navy Takes Delivery of Final Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship

The U.S. Navy has officially received its 19th and final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 38), the future USS Pierre, from Austal USA. Launched in August 2024, the vessel...