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[VIDEO] We take you aboard the FDI "Amiral Ronarc'h" as the next generation frigate built by @naval-group.com for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) is conducting sea trials off the coast of Brittany in February 👀👇
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Aboard FDI at sea: The next generation frigate
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Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) announced that it has been awarded a contract by the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Coast Guard) for the construction of two Arctic Security Cutters (ASC) 🇫🇮 🇺🇸
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Finland's RMC awar­ded cont­ract to build two U.S. Coast Guard Arc­tic Se­cu­ri­ty Cut­ters - Naval News
Rauma Marine Constructions announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Coast Guard for the construction of two Arctic Security Cutters
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January 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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First naval missions in sight for Belgian SkyGuardian RPAS 🇧🇪

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First naval missions in sight for Belgian SkyGuardian RPAS - Naval News
Belgium’s newly delivered MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) is expected to achieve its first operational deployment in 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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Exail announces the signing of an important order for several hundred K-STER mine neutralization drones, destined for several navies 💥
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Exail wins new order for several hundred K-STER underwater drones - Naval News
Exail announces the signing of an important order for several hundred K-STER mine neutralization drones, destined for several navies.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany are planning on establishing a joint venture for their naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026 🇩🇪⚡️
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Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon - Naval News
Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany are planning on establishing a joint venture for their naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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The UK Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) announcement on 11 December 2025 that it handed over autonomous submarine XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy. Excalibur is a 12-metre experimental vessel 🇬🇧
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Autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy - Naval News
The UK Submarine Delivery Agency announcement on 11 December 2025 that it handed over autonomous submarine XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy
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January 5, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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U.S. Navy accepts delivery of third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer 🇺🇸
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U.S. Navy accepts delivery of third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer - Naval News
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Dec. 29, 2025.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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Reviewing the Chinese Navy in 2025 – Part I: The surface fleet 🇨🇳
An analysis by @alxluck.bsky.social
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Reviewing The Chinese Navy In 2025 - Part I: The Surface Fleet
Naval News takes a look at notable events for the Chinese Navy in 2025, In this first part we cover PLAN carriers, amphibs and escorts.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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As 2025 has come to its conclusion, Naval News provides the usual annual review on notable developments for the Chinese Navy. This first part outlines relevant additions to the PLAN surface fleet and also takes a look at operational trends
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Reviewing The Chinese Navy In 2025 - Part I: The Surface Fleet
Naval News takes a look at notable events for the Chinese Navy in 2025, In this first part we cover PLAN carriers, amphibs and escorts.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of 3 P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Denmark under an FMS program, according to a US DSCA’s (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) announcement made on December 29, 2025 🇺🇸 🇩🇰
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U.S. Approves Possible FMS of 3 P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Denmark - Naval News
The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of 3 P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to Denmark under an FMS (Foreign Military Sale) program
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January 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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Japan approved $58 billion (9.04 trillion yen) defense spending for fiscal year 2026, as Tokyo faces growing military pressure from three nuclear-armed neighbors—China, North Korea, and Russia—and U.S. calls for higher defense outlays 🇯🇵
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Japan Approves Record Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 - Naval News
Japan on December 26 approved $58 billion (9.04 trillion yen) defense budget for fiscal year 2026, as Tokyo faces growing military pressure
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December 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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North Korea’s first dedicated nuclear-powered ballistic missile (SSBN) submarine has been unveiled during a DPRK state media broadcast showing North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, touring the construction facility 🇰🇵
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North Korea’s First Nuclear Powered Missile Submarine is Revealed - Naval News
North Korea’s first dedicated nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has been unveiled during a DPRK state media broadcast showing North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, touring the constructi...
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December 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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UK Contracts Thales to Deliver Portable, AI-enhanced, Remote Command Centres for Royal Navy Autonomous MCM 🇬🇧
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UK Contracts Thales to Deliver Portable, AI-enhanced, Remote Command Centres for Royal Navy Autonomous MCM - Naval News
The UK MoD has contracted Thales to design, develop, and deliver portable, remote command centres to help transform the Royal Navy’s mine-hunting capability (MHC) and broader seabed warfare capacities
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December 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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In December 2025, Japan responded in an unusual manner to activities conducted by Chinese Navy vessels in waters near Japan: JASDF F-2 fighters were observed with a combined total of 64 anti-ship missiles 🇯🇵
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Japan responds to China with unprecedented number of F-2 Fighters with anti-ship missiles - Naval News
On 9 December 2025, at Tsuiki Air Base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), at least 16 F-2 fighter aircraft were observed conducting training flights while each carried four ASM-2 air-to-ship...
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December 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Container Ship Turned Missile Battery Spotted in China 🇨🇳

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Container Ship Turned Missile Battery Spotted in China - Naval News
Images of a Chinese shipping vessel carrying several containerized vertical launch cells systems appeared online.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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The first of four long-delayed Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships being built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) under Project Tuwaiq has been formally launched at Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s shipyard in Wisconsin 🇺🇸 🇸🇦
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First Saudi MMSC launched by Fincantieri in Wisconsin - Naval News
The first of four long-delayed Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships being built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) under Project Tuwaiq has been formally ‘launched’ at Fincantieri Marinet...
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December 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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[VIDEO] Interview with ALFOST about the French Barracuda submarines 🇫🇷
Interview with Vice Admiral Petit, commander of the French Navy's submarine forces and strategic oceanic force (ALFOST)
(Interview recorded in French but English subtitles and AI dubbing available)
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Entretien avec ALFOST au sujet des sous-marins Barracuda
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December 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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The German Navy will receive four Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for maritime long-range reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Each system consists of two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones 🇩🇪
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German Navy to procure MQ-9B SeaGuardian for reconnaissance, ASW - Naval News
The German Navy will receive four MALE UAS from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for maritime long-range reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Each system consists of two MQ-9B SeaGu...
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December 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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South Korea’s DAPA announced that it will select the contractor for the detailed design and construction of the lead ship of the KDDX destroyer program through competitive bidding 🇰🇷
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South Korea Selects Competitive Bidding for KDDX Destroyer Program - Naval News
South Korea’s DAPA announced that it will select the contractor for the detailed design and construction of the lead ship of the KDDX program through competitive bidding.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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In recent weeks, the Belgian Navy successfully conducted the first training flights of the Skeldar V-200 unmanned helicopter at Ursel airfield. This drone will provide the new minehunters with enhanced capabilities for detecting and neutralizing naval mines 🇧🇪
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Belgian Navy's Skeldar V-200 UAS Completes First Flight - Naval News
In recent weeks, the Belgian Navy successfully conducted the first training flights of the Skeldar V-200 unmanned helicopter at Ursel airfield.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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French Navy Baltic Deployment Demonstrates Hybrid Approach to Mine Warfare 🇫🇷 💥
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French Navy Baltic Deployment Demonstrates Hybrid Approach to Mine Warfare - Naval News
In early November, the French Navy Modernised Tripartite/Éridan-class minehunter arrived in the Baltic region for a two-month deployment, joining NATO Allied Maritime Command’s (MARCOM’s) Standing NAT...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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On 19th December, the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced the development for the land-based variant of the Improved Type 12 Surface to Ship Missile has completed 🇯🇵 🚀
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Japan Completes All Improved Type 12 Anti-Ship Missile Tests - Naval News
On 19th December, the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced the development for the land-based variant of the Improved Type 12 Anti-Ship Missi...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Trump Announces Nuclear-Armed Battleships for the U.S. Navy 🇺🇸
The U.S. Navy will take delivery of new-build battleships, the largest ever built, according to President Trump
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Trump Announces Nuclear-Armed Battleships for the U.S. Navy - Naval News
The U.S. Navy will take delivery of new-build battleships, the largest ever built, in an announcement from President Trump in Florida.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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The delivery ceremony of the MPCS (Multipurpose Combat Ship/ PPA) KRI Prabu Siliwangi (pennant number 321) vessel to the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) was held today at Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) 🇮🇹 🇮🇩
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Fincantieri delivers 2nd PPA to Indonesia - Naval News
The delivery ceremony of the PPA KRI Prabu Siliwangi (pennant number 321) vessel to the Indonesia Navy (TNI AL) was held today at Fincantieri
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December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Philippines to acquire 2 new frigates from South Korea’s HD HHI 🇵🇭 🇰🇷
The Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) is preparing to sign a ₱34-billion ($585 million) contract to acquire two new frigates for the Philippine Navy 👇
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Philippines to acquire 2 new frigates from South Korea’s HD HHI - Naval News
The Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) is preparing to sign a ₱34-billion ($585 million) contract to acquire two new frigates for the Philippine Navy.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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On December 19, 2025, TKMS announced a record order for the delivery of DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes and associated equipment for the 212CD class submarines 🇩🇪
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Germany's TKMS just won its largest torpedo order - Naval News
On December 19, 2025, TKMS announced a record order for the delivery of DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes and associated equipment for the 212CD class submarines.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM