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July 15, 2025
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First Three-Way Naval Logistics Agreement Signed by US, Australia, and Japan

In a significant move to bolster naval cooperation, Australia, Japan, and the United States have formalized their first three-way logistics agreement aimed at strengthening maritime interoperability. The agreement is...

July 15, 2025
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Rolls-Royce Chosen by US Navy to Power LCAC 100 Hovercraft Fleet

The US Navy has contracted Rolls-Royce for $54.7 million to manufacture engines supporting the Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class fleet. Under this agreement, the British engineering firm will supply...

July 13, 2025
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Philippine Navy’s Missile Frigate BRP Miguel Malvar Begins Trials Ahead of Deployment

The Philippine Navy has commenced Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its newest guided missile frigate, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), marking a critical step before the vessel achieves...

April 28, 2025
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China Develops Drone Technology Capable of Detecting Submarines

Chinese researchers say they have developed a drone-based system capable of detecting submarines in oceanic “blind spots” where traditional methods fall short.

April 26, 2025
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North Korea Unveils Newly Built Naval Destroyer

North Korea has introduced a new warship it claims to be a destroyer equipped with some of the “most powerful weapons” during a formal launch ceremony. The move follows...

April 18, 2025
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Fincantieri and TKMS Collaborate on Submarine Proposal for Philippine Navy

Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an industrial partnership to deliver submarine solutions to the Philippine Navy. Under the agreement, Fincantieri will offer its U212 Near Future...

April 10, 2025
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USS Iowa, the 24th Virginia-Class Submarine, Commissioned Into US Navy

The US Navy has officially commissioned the USS Iowa (SSN 797), its 24th Virginia-class fast attack submarine, during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut....

April 9, 2025
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HII Delivers First Lionfish-Class Underwater Drones to US Navy

HII has delivered the first two Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to the US Navy under a 2023 contract aimed at advancing subsurface autonomy. The deal includes nine...

April 9, 2025
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Lithuania Orders Two Versatile Attack Boats From Finnish Shipbuilder

Lithuania has signed a €22 million ($24 million) deal to procure two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab. Secured through a joint acquisition effort with...

April 8, 2025
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Anduril Reveals Copperhead: An Autonomous Torpedo-Style Underwater Attack Drone

Anduril has revealed the Copperhead, a torpedo-like autonomous underwater weapon designed to redefine undersea warfare through fast, affordable engagement capabilities. Available in Copperhead-100 and Copperhead-500 variants, the AI-enabled system...