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April 29, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Hanwha Ocean, Leidos Collaborate on Next-Gen US Naval Vessels

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos have partnered to design and develop next-generation ships for the United States Navy while also expanding shipbuilding capacity across allied industrial bases. The collaboration focuses...

April 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Austal Australia Completes Delivery of Last Guardian Boat to Maldives

Austal Australia has delivered the 24th and final Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Republic of Maldives under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project led by Australia. Launched in 2016,...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Canberra Chooses Rolls-Royce Turbines for Next-Gen Mogami Frigates

Australia has chosen Rolls-Royce to provide its MT30 marine gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates, part of a joint A$10 billion ($7.1 billion) naval program...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Brazil Plans Major Expansion of Tamandaré Warship Program

Germany and Brazil have formalized a deal to acquire four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy, expanding the ongoing naval modernization program. Construction will be undertaken by Águas...

April 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Adani Defence & Aerospace presents ULPGM-V3 ULM-ER offering 10 km precision strike range for UAVs

Adani Defence & Aerospace has introduced the ULM-ER (UAV-Launched Missile – Extended Range), the most advanced version of its drone-launched precision-guided munition series, marking a major advancement in India’s...

April 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Saab proposes SLIM system to Indian Navy for improved stealth, integrated sensors, and optimized top-deck design

Saab has officially proposed its Saab Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as a next-generation solution aimed at enhancing sensor integration, reducing radar signature, and optimizing warship...

April 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Bharat Dynamics Limited hands over indigenous production-ready wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory

Bharat Dynamics Limited has reached a significant milestone in indigenous defence production with the delivery of India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in...

April 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Fincantieri to Upgrade Italian Navy PPA Frigates to Full Combat Capability

Fincantieri has signed an agreement to upgrade the Italian Navy Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol frigates to a “full combat” configuration. The program, overseen by OCCAR, will...

April 21, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Authorizes $11.9 Billion Aegis System Sale for German Naval Fleet

The US Department of State has approved a potential $11.9-billion Foreign Military Sale of Aegis-based integrated combat systems to support Germany’s future Type 127 frigate fleet. The proposed package...

April 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Brazil Teams with EDGE to Enhance Maritime Cyber Defense Systems

Brazil’s Navy has entered into an agreement with EDGE Group to enhance its cyber defense capabilities amid rising digital threats targeting military systems. The memorandum of understanding, signed in...