Diehl Defence advances navalization efforts with BAE Systems - Naval News

Diehl Defence and BAE Systems are collaborating to develop joint solutions for maritime defence systems for the German market, as well as other international armed forces.

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U.S. Navy to Reclassify Virginia Payload Module-equipped SSNs to SSGNs - Naval News

On August 3, 2026, the Department of the Navy announced a decisive step to sharpen its competitive edge, reclassifying nineteen planned Virginia Class submarines equipped with the Virginia Payload Module (VPM) as guided missile submarines (SSGN).

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Saudi MMSC Vessels Face Additional Design Fixes and Delays - Naval News

A new contract for the Royal Saudi Navy’s MMSC program reveals additional design work and delays, pushing final construction timelines.

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Singapore Navy Deploys RTsys COMET-MCM AUVs for Mine Countermeasures - Naval News

RTsys Underwater Technologies, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) announce the operational deployment of several COMET-MCM autonomous underwater ...

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RTX’s Raytheon completes installation of first SPY‑6(V)4 array at Wallops Island test site

Raytheon has installed the first land-based SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Wallops Island, Virginia, commencing land-based testing ahead of the backfit deployment on USS Pinckney (DDG 91).

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Italian Navy Boards Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Under Operation IRINI - Naval News

The Italian Navy’s PPA ITS Thaon di Revel has boarded the EU-sanctioned Shadow Fleet tanker Toa Payoh in the central Mediterranean during an Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI mission.

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Netherlands Commences USV Design for New ASW Frigates with Thales FLASH Sonar - Naval News

The Dutch MoD has commissioned Dutch Naval Design to develop 12m uncrewed surface vessels carrying Thales FLASH dipping sonar for new ASW frigates.

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Rheinmetall Unveils GMF140 Next-Gen 6,000-Tonne Frigate for North America - Naval News

Rheinmetall unveils the GMF140, a next-gen 6,000-tonne frigate featuring AEGIS, 64 VLS cells, and advanced ASW, targeting North American naval projects.

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Australian steel to support Virginia-class submarine construction - Naval News

Australian industry has reached an important AUKUS milestone, with Australian-produced submarine-grade steel set to be used in the construction of United States Navy Virginia-class submarines for the ...

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Russia Floats Out Yasen-M-class Nuclear Submarine Ulyanovsk

Russia’s Sevmash shipyard has floated out the Yasen-M-class nuclear-powered submarine Ulyanovsk. Learn more about its features and planned 2027 delivery.

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South Korea's KDDX Enters Detailed Design and Lead Ship Construction Phase - Naval News

South Korea’s DAPA has officially signed the main contract with Hanwha Ocean for the detailed design and construction of the first-in-class KDDX destroyer, targeting delivery to the ROK Navy by 2032.

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New BAE Systems Defence Contract Boosts UK Nuclear Deterrent Submarine Fleet - Naval News

The UK Government has awarded a new £5.9bn contract to BAE Systems funding critical work to progress the nation's Dreadnought Class nuclear deterrent submarines towards entry into service.

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Shield AI and Thunder Tiger complete maritime teaming demo in Taiwan - Naval News

Shield AI and Thunder Tiger Corp. announced the successful completion of Hivemind’s first multi-asset autonomous teaming demonstration on water, validating Shield AI’s Hivemind AI pilot aboard Thunder...

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Navantia conducts first dive of 2nd S80 submarine 'Narciso Monturiol' - Naval News

The S82 'Narciso Monturiol', the second submarine in the S80 series, conducted its first static dive on Tuesday

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Japan Tests New Air-Launched Upgraded Type 12 Missile (1,000 km Range) | Naval News

Japan’s JASDF has begun flight testing the air-launched variant of the Upgraded Type 12 anti-ship missile on an F-2 fighter, boasting a 1,000 km stand-off range.

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Hanwha Ocean Holds Keel-Laying of 6th FFX Batch III Frigate for ROK Navy

On July 29, 2026, Hanwha Ocean laid the keel of the sixth FFX Batch III frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) at its Geoje shipyard in South Korea.

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OKI to supply OQQ-25 towed sonars for Australia's ‘Upgraded Mogami’ Frigates - Naval News

OKI has signed a contract with MHI to supply towed passive sonars and related equipment to be installed on the Commonwealth of Australia's (hereinafter referred to as Australia) next-generation multi-...

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US Navy Awards Historic $76.6B Contract for 9 Block VI Virginia SSNs and 5 Columbia SSBNs - Naval News

In its largest-ever submarine deal, the US Navy awards $76.6B to GDEB and HII for 9 Block VI Virginia-class attack subs and 5 Columbia-class SSBNs.

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Japan Conducts First Tomahawk Live-Fire Aboard JS Chokai - Naval News

Japan's Ministry of Defense announced on July 30 that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) had conducted its first live-fire test of a Tomahawk cruise missile aboard the Aegis guided-missile ...

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Babcock eyes naval opportunities in Asia-Pacific market - Naval News

After its recent successes in selling licenses for the Arrowhead 140 frigate design to Indonesia, Babcock is seeking to exploit further opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Hanwha Ocean Advances Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation Through Naval Vessel Development and Broader Industry Collaboration - Naval News

Hanwha Ocean signed one agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with U.S. partners covering naval ship design, workforce development, and supply chain cooperation at the opening ceremony o...

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A Global Milestone for Rafael: 1,000th TYPHOON System Delivered to the Israeli Navy - Naval News

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has delivered the 1,000th TYPHOON, the world's most widely deployed stabilized, remotely operated naval weapon station.

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Australia advances AUKUS with dry dock design appointment

The Australian government has announced the selection of Leidos Gibbs and Cox to design a floating dry dock supporting AUKUS infrastructure.

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US Navy Directed by Congress to Overhaul Torpedo Inventories for Two-War Strategy - Naval News

Congress directs SECNAV in the FY27 NDAA to expand US Navy torpedo inventory floors, overhaul testing, and boost production for two-war strategy support.

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HII Expands Distributed Shipbuilding to Amphibious Ships - Naval News

HII has expanded its distributed shipbuilding strategy to include modular unit construction for the U.S. Navy's amphibious transport dock program, beginning with Philadelphia (LPD 32).

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Poland’s A26 Submarine Deal: Details on Weapons Package, Interim Boat, and Delivery Schedule

Following Poland’s order for Saab A26 submarines, Naval News breaks down the weapons package, undisclosed missile integration, HMS Södermanland lease, and 2031 delivery timelines.

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Cairncross Dockyard Brisbane And Australian Naval Infrastructure

Naval News provides an overview on Queensland government plans revitalising the Cairncross Graving Dock for Australian Defence needs.

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Inside Ukraine’s Long-Range Strike Campaign with the AGM-188A Rusty Dagger

Recovered missile debris highlights the operational impact of the AGM-188A Rusty Dagger, Ukraine's high-survivability, long-range strike weapon.

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LIG D&A Begins Assembly of Prototype KSAM-II Missiles for ROK Navy - Naval News

South Korea’s LIG Defense & Aerospace (D&A) has started assembling prototype missiles for the ROK Navy’s KSAM-II program, an indigenous SM-2 replacement for future surface combatants.

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U.S. Navy Deploys Ukraine-Style Kamikaze Sea Drones During Pacific SINKEX - Naval News

Sailing past the impact holes left by Harpoon, Spike, and LRASM missiles, two U.S. Navy one-way attack surface drones closed in on a decommissioned amphibious assault ship before detonating at the shi...

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