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September 7, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Venezuela Fields Iranian Peykaap III Boats

The Venezuelan Navy has reportedly fielded Peykaap III fast attack craft from Iran, a development that could alter naval security dynamics in the Caribbean. Footage circulating online shows the...

September 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Orders 5 UK Type 26 Frigates

Norway will acquire five BAE-built Type 26 frigates under a £10B agreement with the UK. The warships, optimized for anti-submarine warfare, enhance Arctic security and ensure Glasgow shipyards maintain...

September 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Sea Dagger Boosts UK Naval Autonomy

The “Sea Dagger” craft concept, revealed by Leidos, is being developed with the Royal Navy and UKCF. It is the first of its class to combine high speed, long...

September 5, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea Yards Unite for Global Reach

Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries will merge under HD KSOE to enhance competitiveness and defense shipbuilding. Launching in 2025, the unified company will pursue Arctic-specialized vessels, expand defense...

September 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Palfinger to Equip Japan’s FFM Warships

Japan has contracted Austria’s Palfinger Marine to deliver stern launch and recovery systems (Stern-LARS) for its upcoming FFM-class multirole frigates. Covering the first five vessels to be constructed between...

September 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Philippines to Get BRP Diego Silang Soon

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will deliver the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) to the Philippine Navy. The ship, second of the Miguel Malvar-class frigates, evolved from the Jose...

September 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Awards Frigate Contract to BAE Systems

Norway has selected BAE Systems to build five to six new frigates under a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced on Sunday. The...

August 31, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Chooses UK’s Type 26 Frigates for Advanced Submarine Warfare

Norway has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates, confirming its choice of the British Type 26 Global Combat Ship. This agreement...

August 31, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Navy Takes Delivery of LCAC 114 Hovercraft to Support Marine Amphibious Missions

The U.S. Navy officially accepted delivery of the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) LCAC 114 from Textron Systems, following successful acceptance trials conducted by the Board of Inspection and...

August 31, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Austal USA Delivers First LCU 1710 to Expand Navy Deployment Capacity

Austal USA launched its first U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, designated LCU 1710, at its shipbuilding facility in Mobile, Alabama. This vessel is the lead unit in...