China has taken another step in expanding its naval capabilities by integrating the new Type 054B frigate for the first time into a carrier-led strike group in the Western Pacific.
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U.S. Navy signs $1.1 billion deal to operate seven oceanographic research ships
The U.S. Navy has awarded Ocean Ships, Inc. a $1.11 billion contract to operate seven T-AGS oceanographic research vessels through 2032.
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Tracking suggests third U.S. aircraft carrier heading toward the Middle East
A United States Navy aircraft carrier may be moving toward the Middle East after air tracking data revealed indications of its position in the Indian Ocean.
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The U.S. Navy purchases long-endurance unmanned Vanilla aircraft
The U.S. Navy has awarded Platform Aerospace a $12.9 million contract modification for the delivery of long-endurance unmanned Vanilla aircraft.
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U.S. Navy destroyer spotted with a new launcher for unknown weapons
The USS Carl M. Levin, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the U.S. Navy, was spotted equipped with a new launcher for unknown weapons, according to the outlet The War Zone.
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USS Ashland leads U.S. exercise with wartime repair operations in the Philippines
The United States Navy conducted a strategic exercise in the Philippines to test its ability to keep ships operational in a wartime scenario in the Pacific.
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U.S. Navy secures new $15.4 billion deal for Columbia-class submarines
The United States Navy has awarded a $15.38 billion contract modification to support the design, sustainment, and industrial base development for the Columbia-class submarine program.
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Italy invests US$ 9 million in mine-laying system for its Navy
Italy has taken another step to strengthen its naval capabilities by launching a search for a system installed in standard containers for deploying naval mines.
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Germany plans to purchase 4 MEKO A-200 frigates after delays in the F126 program
The German Ministry of Defense announced plans to acquire four MEKO A-200-class frigates as a temporary measure in response to delays in the F126 vessel program.
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Australia invests $176 million in 40 Bluebottle maritime drones for naval surveillance
Australia has announced the purchase of 40 uncrewed surface vessels Bluebottle USV to expand the maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy.
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Sweden signs contract to supply new logistical support vessels for the Navy
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract to supply four new logistics support ships for the Royal Swedish Navy.
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U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft to receive new counter-drone missiles soon
In a continued effort to prepare its equipment to deal with the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles, the U.S. Air Force has published documents indicating that its aircraft are expected to receive new counter-drone missiles soon.
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