India has announced new investments to strengthen its maritime military capabilities. The Ministry of Defence signed contracts totaling about US$555 million to acquire six ALH Mk-III Dhruv helicopters for the Coast Guard and VL-Shtil surface-to-air missiles to equip Indian Navy ships.
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Iran negotiates with China to acquire the CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missile
Iran is close to finalizing a deal with China to acquire the CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missile, a move that could alter the military balance in the Persian Gulf.
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HMS Bulldog: Fourth Type 31 Frigate Begins Construction in the United Kingdom
Babcock has officially announced the start of construction of the fourth Type 31-class frigate, HMS Bulldog, marking another step forward in the modernization program of the British Royal Navy.
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Saudi Arabia orders four C-27J MPA with full maritime armament
Leonardo will supply four C-27J Spartan aircraft in the Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration to Saudi Arabia.
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Destroyer USS Mason Has Commanding Officer Relieved by U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy Removes USS Mason Commanding Officer for “Loss of Confidence”
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USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier begins sea trials in the United States
January 28, 2026 — The newest aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), departed the Newport News Shipbuilding facilities on Tuesday to begin the so-called builder’s sea trials — sea trials conducted by the shipyard prior to the vessel’s official delivery to the fleet.
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China Emerges as the World’s Second-Largest Nuclear Submarine Power
China has surpassed Russia in the number of nuclear-powered submarines and has moved into second place globally in this strategic segment, closing the gap with the United States and reshaping the balance of undersea deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
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U.S. approve sale of up to 4 P-8A Poseidon aircraft and MK 54 torpedoes to Singapore
The United States has approved a potential military sale to Singapore valued at USD 2.316 billion, involving up to four P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, MK 54 lightweight torpedoes, and a broad package of associated systems.
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Brazilian Navy begins construction of the fourth Tamandaré-class frigate
The Brazilian Navy has begun construction of the fourth Tamandaré-class frigate, F203 Mariz e Barros, with the first steel cutting ceremony held at the Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Itajaí, Santa Catarina.
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Textron Systems introduces new MMUSV uncrewed surface vessel for the U.S. Navy
Textron Systems announced on Tuesday (13) the introduction of the Multi Mission Uncrewed Surface Vessel (MMUSV), the fifth generation of its CUSV uncrewed vessel.
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ROMULUS: HII’s unmanned ship reaches 30% completion and aims for testing in 2026
HII announced that the prototype of the unmanned surface vessel ROMULUS has reached about 30% completion in its construction phase.
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WASS signs the largest contract in its history for the supply of torpedoes to the Indian Navy
The company Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a highly significant contract with the Indian Navy for the supply of Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes, which will be integrated into the six Scorpène-class submarines currently in service with the Indian fleet.
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