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May 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Australia’s New Mogami-Class Frigates to Receive Raytheon SeaRAM Defense Systems

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has awarded Raytheon a contract to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s future upgraded Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program. As part...

May 12, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Navy Awards General Dynamics Major Virginia-Class Block VI Contract

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a not-to-exceed $2.3-billion undefinitized contract action modification tied to the development of Virginia-class Block VI submarines. The contract modification supports...

May 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rheinmetall to Support Domestic Corvette Production in Romania

Romania is advancing plans to procure two light corvettes from Rheinmetall, with the vessels set to be built locally at the Mangalia shipyard. The ships will be derived from...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

European Allies Launch Cooperative Maritime Force for Northern Region Security

Ten European nations have signed a statement of intent to establish a specialized unit under the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) aimed at countering Russian threats in northern maritime regions....

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Albania Partners With Fincantieri for Major Naval Shipbuilding Program

Fincantieri and KAYO have launched a new shipbuilding partnership aimed at constructing 10 naval vessels by 2030, supporting efforts to revive Albania’s domestic naval manufacturing sector. The agreement was...

April 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

United States Navy Moves Frigate Program Forward With $283M Ingalls Deal

The United States Navy has awarded a $283 million contract to HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division to initiate lead yard support activities for its next-generation FF(X) frigate program. Under this...

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...