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July 22, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

LA-Based Defense Firm Secures $260M to Expand AI-Driven Manufacturing Facility

Hadrian, a Los Angeles-based defense tech startup, has raised $260 million to expand its AI-driven manufacturing operations in California and Arizona. The funding will support the launch of nearly...

July 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Navy Commissions INS Nistar, Boosting Underwater Warfare and Submarine Rescue Capabilities

The Indian Navy has officially commissioned INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), during a ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam....

July 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Takes Delivery of Final Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship

The U.S. Navy has officially received its 19th and final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 38), the future USS Pierre, from Austal USA. Launched in August 2024, the vessel...

July 15, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

First Three-Way Naval Logistics Agreement Signed by US, Australia, and Japan

In a significant move to bolster naval cooperation, Australia, Japan, and the United States have formalized their first three-way logistics agreement aimed at strengthening maritime interoperability. The agreement is...

July 15, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rolls-Royce Chosen by US Navy to Power LCAC 100 Hovercraft Fleet

The US Navy has contracted Rolls-Royce for $54.7 million to manufacture engines supporting the Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class fleet. Under this agreement, the British engineering firm will supply...

July 13, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Philippine Navy’s Missile Frigate BRP Miguel Malvar Begins Trials Ahead of Deployment

The Philippine Navy has commenced Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its newest guided missile frigate, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), marking a critical step before the vessel achieves...

April 28, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

China Develops Drone Technology Capable of Detecting Submarines

Chinese researchers say they have developed a drone-based system capable of detecting submarines in oceanic “blind spots” where traditional methods fall short.

April 26, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

North Korea Unveils Newly Built Naval Destroyer

North Korea has introduced a new warship it claims to be a destroyer equipped with some of the “most powerful weapons” during a formal launch ceremony. The move follows...

April 18, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Fincantieri and TKMS Collaborate on Submarine Proposal for Philippine Navy

Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an industrial partnership to deliver submarine solutions to the Philippine Navy. Under the agreement, Fincantieri will offer its U212 Near Future...

April 10, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

USS Iowa, the 24th Virginia-Class Submarine, Commissioned Into US Navy

The US Navy has officially commissioned the USS Iowa (SSN 797), its 24th Virginia-class fast attack submarine, during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut....