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August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Australia Signs Deal to Acquire 11 Cutting-Edge Warships from Japan

Canberra’s Naval Overhaul: Japan to Supply 11 Stealth Frigates in $6B Deal In a historic defense partnership move, Australia has awarded Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries a $6 billion contract...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

‘Emilio Bianchi’ Frigate Officially Commissioned by Italian Navy

As part of a joint defense initiative with France under OCCAR’s supervision, the Italian Navy has received the advanced Emilio Bianchi frigate. Built at Fincantieri’s northern Italian shipyards in...

August 4, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South China Sea Sees First-Ever Joint Patrols by Indian and Philippine Navies

For the first time, Indian Navy warships have joined their Philippine counterparts in patrolling the disputed South China Sea, Manila’s military confirmed Monday, coinciding with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s...

August 3, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Joint Naval Drills by China and Russia Begin in Strategic Sea of Japan

China and Russia launched joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan on Sunday, aiming to reinforce their strategic alliance and challenge what they view as a US-dominated global...

August 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

General Dynamics to Build New Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer for US Navy

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has been awarded a contract to construct another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy, increasing the total number of vessels in...

July 30, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

India Launches Development of First AI-Based Patrol Ship for Sea Threat Response

Construction is underway in India for the country’s inaugural AI-integrated patrol ship, the NGOPV. Designed for long-range missions and rapid response in maritime zones, the 2,700-ton vessel will feature...

July 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards QinetiQ $26M for Submarine Technology Supply

Under a $26 million deal, QinetiQ US will deliver mission-critical systems for the US Navy’s Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. The company will handle the design, testing, and production of...

July 30, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

US Navy Certifies REMUS 620 UUV for Torpedo Tube Operations

In a significant advancement for unmanned naval operations, the US Navy, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have confirmed the REMUS 620 UUV’s compatibility with Virginia-class...

July 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Receives 250th MK 48 Guidance Section from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered its 250th MK 48 Guidance and Control Section, reinforcing the US Navy’s undersea strike capabilities. Designed to operate in complex, high-pressure environments, the MK 48...

July 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Turkey to Supply Two Istif Frigates to Indonesian Navy

At a defense convention in Istanbul, Indonesia signed a contract to acquire two Istif-class frigates from Turkey. The $1-billion deal, involving PT PAL and TAIS, advances both countries’ defense...