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March 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Naval Group, Metlen Deepen Collaboration on Submarine and Naval Vessel Projects

French defence firm Naval Group and Greece-based Metlen have formalized an expanded partnership through a memorandum of understanding covering submarine and surface combatant programs. Signed in Volos, the agreement...

March 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

General Dynamics, Vard Marine Accelerate Development of Future US Logistics Ship Designs

General Dynamics NASSCO and Vard Marine, the Canadian subsidiary of Fincantieri, have secured contracts to deliver preliminary design and concept development services for the US Navy’s Next Generation Logistics...

March 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Fincantieri Completes Delivery of Second Patrol Ship to Indonesia’s Navy

The Indonesian Navy has taken delivery of its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The ship, named KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321), is part of a 2023...

March 24, 2026
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R&D

US-Japan Conduct First SPY-7 Live Test to Strengthen Aegis Vessel Integration

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has successfully conducted its first live-target tracking test using the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar, marking an important milestone in integrating the system with Japan’s first...

March 24, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

India Moves Ahead With ₹40,000 Crore Programme for New-Generation Naval Corvettes

India is set to advance its naval modernisation agenda as the Cabinet Committee on Security is expected to approve a ₹40,000 crore programme for eight New Generation Corvettes. These...

March 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Target Opportunities in Greece’s Defense Sector

Hanwha Ocean has signed a strategic teaming agreement with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to collaborate on defense programs for the Hellenic Armed Forces. Under the deal, the two...

March 19, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

General Dynamics secures $15B contract for Columbia-class submarine development

The US Navy has issued a $15.38-billion contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat to support and accelerate development of the Columbia-class submarine program. As the Navy’s highest-priority acquisition,...

March 16, 2026
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R&D

US Department of Defense promotes linking Patriot missiles with Aegis naval platforms

The US Department of Defense is advancing plans to integrate the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor with the Aegis Combat System, aiming to enhance the...

March 16, 2026
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R&D

USS Nimitz receives service life extension from US Navy through 2027

The US Navy has extended the operational life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), delaying its decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027. This 10-month extension aligns...

March 13, 2026
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R&D

US Navy and DIU Award Anduril Role in XL Autonomous Submarine Initiative

The US Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected Anduril Industries to support their extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle initiative. Chosen through the DIU’s competitive Commercial Solutions Opening process,...