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Scorpene
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Steel cut for Indonesia’s first Scorpène submarine

On August 7, the steel-cutting ceremony for Indonesia’s first Scorpène submarine took place at PT PAL shipyard in Surabaya. As informed, the...

USCG
Weapons Systems

US Coast Guard explores laser weapons against drones and USVs

The US Coast Guard is seeking industry input on high-energy laser (HEL) systems and other directed energy technologies that could provide a...

18 hours ago
robotics
Industry

HII to award up to $900M in shipbuilding work to robotics firms

HII has signed long-term performance-based production agreements with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics to accelerate the development and...

19 hours ago
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Industry

Like air traffic controllers, but on the water

Every arrival, departure and berth of a ship together form a complex puzzle that the port planner and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operator put together every day. A port planner determines where and when ships dock and how to keep this traffic flow organised, while the VTS operator is the maritime

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US sea drones hit Iran’s Bandar Abbas Naval Base in first combat use
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Trump class battleship
Authorities

CBO: US Navy’s Trump-class battleship program could cost $275B

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Contracts & Tenders

France orders 24 new coastal patrol vessels for Maritime Gendarmerie
Capital Investments

France orders 24 new coastal patrol vessels for Maritime Gendarmerie

France’s Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded a contract to French shipbuilder Couach for the construction of 24 new coastal surveillance patrol vessels for the Maritime Gendarmerie.

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UK, Netherlands sign £2.4B deal for next-generation amphibious transport ships
Amphibious & Support Ships

UK, Netherlands sign £2.4B deal for next-generation amphibious transport ships

The UK and the Netherlands have signed a £2.4 billion agreement to jointly procure a new class of amphibious transport ships.

about 1 month ago
Denmark orders four marine environmental protection and minelaying vessels
Authorities

Denmark orders four marine environmental protection and minelaying vessels

The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has signed a contract with Orlogsskibe Danmark, a consortium comprising OSK Design, Karstensens Skibsværft, and Hvide Sande Shipyard, for the construction of four marine environmental protection and minelaying vessels.

about 1 month ago
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Research & Innovations

Babcock and Truflo Marine expand AUKUS industrial cooperation
Authorities

Babcock and Truflo Marine expand AUKUS industrial cooperation

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Australia selects combat systems integrator for Virginia-class submarines
Authorities

Australia selects combat systems integrator for Virginia-class submarines

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Authorities

Australia kicks off $11 billion upgrade program for ageing Collins-class subs

Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines, with HMAS Farncomb set to become the first boat to undergo major sustainment and upgrade work.

about 2 months ago
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Business & Finance

Australian company to build first 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel
Authorities

Australian company to build first 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel

Australian company Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first 3D printed uncrewed surface vessel (USV), marking a major milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia (WA).

about 2 months ago
Babcock and Truflo Marine expand AUKUS industrial cooperation
Authorities

Babcock and Truflo Marine expand AUKUS industrial cooperation

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about 2 months ago
UK and Norwegian navies strengthen drone warfare in Arctic waters
Vessels

UK and Norwegian navies strengthen drone warfare in Arctic waters

The UK and Norwegian navies have conducted Exercise Tamber Shield 2026 in the fjords around Bergen, testing advanced drone integration, missile evasion tactics, and counter-fast attack operations in a demanding Arctic environment.

about 2 months ago
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INTERVIEW: Answering the call for modern fleets – HHI on naval programs, technologies and future platforms
Industry

INTERVIEW: Answering the call for modern fleets – HHI on naval programs, technologies and future platforms

HHI is working in line with these demands through a growing portfolio of naval shipbuilding programs, international co-development projects, and emerging unmanned system programs.

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