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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...

October 26, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Pakistan Boosts Coastal Defense with Next-Gen Hovercraft Fleet

Pakistan has inducted three 2400 TD hovercraft into its Marine Corps, expanding its ability to operate across the complex creek zones of southern Sindh. The addition strengthens the country’s...

October 23, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Singapore Launches Its First Victory-Class Multi-Role Combat Ship

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has officially launched its first Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) at ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard, marking a key milestone in the nation’s naval...

October 23, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

South Korea Unveils First KSS-III Batch-II Submarine

Hanwha Ocean has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s first KSS-III Batch-II attack submarine, marking a major step in South Korea’s effort to establish a self-reliant and advanced undersea...

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,...