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November 27, 2025
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R&D

French Mistral-Class Helicopter Carriers Receive New Navigation System Upgrade

CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP have formed a partnership to upgrade the navigation systems on France’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers. The modernization effort covers the vessels Mistral,...

November 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Naval Group collaborates with Dutch industry to build the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Orka submarines

Naval Group has broadened its collaboration with Dutch industry partners for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines, signing new agreements with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies during a...

November 26, 2025
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Saab unveils the world’s first fifth-generation combat submarine

Saab is promoting its Blekinge-class A26 submarine, which it describes as the world’s first fifth-generation battle submarine. The A26 is designed to operate along the seabed and deploy UUVs,...

November 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

25th Virginia-Class Nuclear Submarine Delivered to US Navy by HII

The US Navy has taken delivery of the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. The nuclear-powered submarine is the twelfth...

November 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

$5.2B UK-Indonesia Maritime Agreement Enhances Indo-Pacific Security

The UK and Indonesia have signed off on a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) that will enable Indonesia to construct naval and fishing vessels using British shipbuilding technology and...

November 19, 2025
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R&D

Turkey Starts Building Portugal’s First Military Vessel

Turkey has begun steel cutting for its first military vessel bound for Portugal, marking a significant step forward in the defense partnership between the two nations. The project involves...

November 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Greece Finalizes Deal With Naval Group for a Fourth FDI Frigate

Greece has signed a new contract with France’s Naval Group to build an additional Defense and Intervention Frigate (FDI) for the Hellenic Navy. The agreement includes the fourth vessel’s...

November 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Italy–Albania Collaboration Kicks Off New Naval Shipbuilding Program

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Albania’s state-owned defense firm KAYO have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture dedicated to building and maintaining naval vessels in Albania. Announced during...

November 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Thales–Navantia Alliance Set to Upgrade Royal Thai Navy Vessels

Thales and Navantia have partnered to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet, marking their first joint effort in Thailand. Under the agreement, Thales will deliver three identification friend-or-foe (IFF)...

November 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Japan Coast Guard Adds Fifth Miyako-Class Patrol Ship From Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has handed over the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. Once commissioned, the...