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October 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

French Navy Commissions First FDI Frigate Amiral Ronarc’h from Naval Group

Naval Group has delivered the French Navy’s first Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) warship, Amiral Ronarc’h (D660), in Brest, Brittany, as part of a 2015 program to modernize...

October 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Hyundai Enters Competition for Greece’s Future Submarine Program

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea has unveiled its submarine designs as part of its bid for the Hellenic Navy’s multibillion-euro modernization program. HHI highlighted its extensive experience...

October 16, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Hanwha Unveils AI-Controlled 70-Crew Surface Combatant Concept

Hanwha Ocean has revealed a next-generation strategic surface combatant concept, envisioned to serve as a flagship platform for South Korea’s evolving naval defense capabilities. The futuristic design incorporates a...

October 14, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Saab Lands $1B Contract to Complete Sweden’s Blekinge-Class Submarine

Sweden has awarded Saab a 9.6-billion-kronor ($1 billion) contract marking the final production stage of its Blekinge-class (A26) submarines. The agreement includes the supply of materials and related services,...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea Unveils Advanced ‘Giga-Class’ Steel to Power Next-Gen Warships and Uncrewed Platforms

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and steel giant POSCO have signed an agreement to co-develop giga-class steel — a next-generation material engineered to meet the strength demands of future naval...

October 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Buys 20 Amphibious Battalion Boats from Marine Alutech

Sweden’s defense procurement agency has awarded a contract to Finnish boat manufacturer Marine Alutech for 20 new watercraft to equip its amphibious battalions, replacing vessels that were previously transferred...

September 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Outlines $3.5B Plan for 2,800 Small Boats Across a Decade

The U.S. Navy has unveiled a $3.5 billion plan to procure 2,800 small boats over the next decade, aiming to stabilize domestic shipyards, enhance operational readiness, and increase competition...

September 26, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

India Equips Next-Generation Nuclear Submarines With 200-MWe Reactors

India’s Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) is advancing the development of nuclear reactors capable of generating 200 MWe (megawatt electric), designed to extend the underwater endurance of the nation’s...

September 26, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Australia Commissions Ninth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat From Austal

Austal has delivered the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel was constructed at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia...

September 24, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ukraine reveals a large underwater drone capable of striking targets up to 2,000 km away.

At Defense Tech Valley 2025, Ukraine showcased its TOLOKA series of underwater drones, a major step in advancing indigenous defense capabilities. Revealed on September 19, the lineup consists of...