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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...

September 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries rolls out South Korea’s second 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has rolled out the Republic of Korea Navy’s second King Jeongjo-class (KDX-III Batch II) Aegis destroyer, weighing 8,200 tons. Named Dasan Jeong Yak-yong...

September 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia secures $450 million loan to procure retired Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi

Indonesia has approved a financing framework to support the acquisition of Italy’s retired aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, bundled with helicopter procurement. Under the plan, BAPPENAS cleared up to...

September 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Places $847M Order for Enhanced BAM Offshore Patrol Ships

Spain has authorized Navantia to proceed with the design and construction of two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM)-class offshore patrol ships for the Spanish Navy. Once delivered, the...

September 17, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Launched Early by Navantia

Navantia has launched the F-111 Bonifaz, the first in Spain’s new F-110 frigate class, signaling a key milestone in the renewal of the Spanish Navy’s fleet. Laid down in...