Rheinmetall completes acquisition of German shipbuilder NVL
Rheinmetall has finalised the acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), the military shipbuilding unit of the Lürssen Group, following confirmation …
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US confirms hitting Iran’s drone carrier, denies own carrier struck
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that its forces hit the Iranian drone carrier, Shahid Bagheri, during initial strikes …
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Why wasn’t a Type 45 destroyer sent to guard Cyprus?
Missiles and drone attacks on UK military bases in Cyprus have raised questions about air defence capabilities The Royal Navy’s Type …
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Netherlands receives first mine countermeasure vessel under rMCM
The Royal Netherlands Navy has taken delivery of its first mine countermeasure vessel under the replacement Mine CounterMeasure (rMCM) programme, …
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CCC awarded contract to supply RAST systems to US NAWC
Intergovernmental contracting agency The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has secured a four-year contract with the US Department of Defense (US …
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Live: European navies flock to protect Cyprus as CENTCOM issues update
France is deploying its aircraft carrier and escorts to the region, as Greece deploys new frigate CENTCOM issues update, detailing scale …
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Navantia and Fincantieri sign MoU for European Patrol Corvette project
European shipbuilders Navantia and Fincantieri have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly oversee and deliver the European …
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Uncrewed vehicle orders will help keep Rosyth shipyard afloat
UK Minister suggests work at Rosyth shipyard could be sustained with orders for uncrewed and autonomous platforms Babcock is expected to …
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Austal USA launches future USNS Solomon Atkinson in Alabama
Austal USA launched the future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), the company’s first ship of 2026 and its second Navy …
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A defence circus like no other: the UK and its DIP
The Defence Investment Plan was due in Q3 2025, before slipping inexorably through winter and possibly the spring Delays to defence …
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US Navy awards $61m contract modification for Kratos BQM-177A
The US Navy has granted Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a $61.07m modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract. This change …
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French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class submarine begins sea trial
The French Navy’s fourth of six Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarines, SSN De Grasse, has conducted its initial sea trial on …
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Could UK-Norway Type 26 frigates operate under joint command?
References in recent UK-Norwegian defence agreements and parliamentary responses indicate a potential joint force The UK could delay some of its …
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South Korea’s HHI delivers first OPV to Philippines ahead of schedule
South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has delivered the BRP Rajah Sulaiman, the first of six offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) …
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Australia announces $218m for nuclear‑powered submarines parts
The Australian Government has announced a payment of A$310m ($218m) to procure long lead items from the UK to aid …
