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April 1, 2026
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R&D

Britain Enhances RFA Lyme Bay with Autonomous Minehunting Capabilities

The UK Royal Navy is transforming the RFA Lyme Bay into a central platform for autonomous mine countermeasure operations by integrating advanced uncrewed systems capable of detecting and neutralizing...

April 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Orders More SEWIP Block 3 Electronic Warfare Systems from Northrop

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to manufacture up to nine additional Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 systems, further strengthening naval defenses...

March 31, 2026
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US Navy Inducts USS Massachusetts as 25th Virginia-Class Attack Sub

The US Navy has officially commissioned USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), the 25th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, further strengthening its undersea warfare capabilities. SSN-798 is the eighth US Navy vessel to...

March 30, 2026
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Indra Introduces Ka-Band Upgrades to Strengthen Submarine Connectivity

Spanish defence technology company Indra Sistemas has successfully developed and certified a Ka-band submarine satellite communication terminal, the TSUB-40Ka, designed to significantly enhance data transmission speeds and operational connectivity....

March 29, 2026
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India Prepares to Offer Advanced BrahMos-Armed Missile Ships to Partner Nations

India is preparing to export its indigenously developed Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to smaller friendly nations, positioning them as compact yet highly capable platforms offering strong maritime strike...

March 28, 2026
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India-Germany Defense Relations Strengthen as Project 751 Submarine Deal Nears Completion

India’s long-delayed Project 751 submarine programme is nearing its conclusion, with Germany expressing confidence that a deal for six advanced submarines could be finalized within weeks. German Ambassador to...

March 26, 2026
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US Acquires Torpedo Launch and Retrieval Capability from L3Harris

The US Navy is enhancing its undersea warfare capabilities with the development of a new system that enables submarines to deploy and recover autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) without the...

March 26, 2026
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India and Japan Close in on UNICORN Radar Deal to Strengthen Next-Generation Naval Stealth

India and Japan are nearing the finalisation of an agreement for the co-development and co-production of the advanced UNICORN radar system, marking a major milestone in strengthening bilateral defence...

March 25, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Navy Awards $85M Fleet Engineering Contract to CACI

CACI International has been awarded an $85 million contract to continue delivering engineering and technical support for the US Navy’s fleet, including ships, submarines, and other maritime platforms. Issued...

March 25, 2026
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Naval Group Seeks Follow-On Project 75 Submarine Contract with India

India is set to significantly enhance its underwater warfare capabilities through the proposed “Project 75 Additional” program, which involves the acquisition of three more Scorpene-class submarines. The initiative is...