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November 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Navy Commissions Third Arafura-Class ‘Pilbara’

Egypt has commenced local production of its new PV43-M coastal defense vessels at Alexandria Shipyard in collaboration with German shipbuilder NVL Group. The project, launched in September 2025, is...

November 5, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Austal Cleared for Naval Autonomy System

Saab has received a 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) contract from Sweden’s defence procurement agency for the serial production of a new missile launcher for the Gripen fighter...

November 5, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Egypt, NVL Launch Coastal Defense Shipbuilding

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western Australia. The vessel, named after...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Austal and Greenroom Robotics Launch AI-Driven Ship Integration System in Five Days

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have launched an innovative AI-based automation platform that can transform a standard vessel into a fully autonomous ship in just five days. This development...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Bollinger Hands Over 61st Sentinel-Class Cutter to the US Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards has officially transferred the US Coast Guard’s 61st Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter, the USCGC Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161), during a ceremony in Key West, Florida. The vessel...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Belgian Navy Commissions First City-Class Minehunter ‘Oostende’

The Belgian Navy has received its first City-class minehunter, the Oostende (M940), during a ceremony at Zeebrugge Naval Base in Bruges. This delivery represents a key achievement in the...

November 3, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Hyundai, SIMA Collaborate on Next-Gen Submarine Development for Peru

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea has entered into a framework agreement with Peru’s SIMA shipyard to co-develop and produce submarines for the Peruvian Navy. The two sides...

November 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Philippines, Canada Ink Military Visiting Agreement

The Philippines and Canada signed a visiting forces agreement on Sunday, expanding Manila’s defense partnerships amid growing tensions with China in the South China Sea. The pact allows Canadian...

October 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Agile Defense to Participate in $44M US Navy IT Modernization

Agile Defense has been awarded a major subcontract under a $44-million US Navy program aimed at modernizing and securing the Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) global IT infrastructure. The prime...

October 28, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

HII, Hyundai Form Alliance to Boost US Shipbuilding Capacity

US defense contractor Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have deepened their collaboration through a new agreement focused on enhancing US naval shipbuilding...