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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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On January 22nd, the French Navy launched an operation in the Alboran Sea within the Western Mediterranean Ocean, resulting in the successful seizure of the tanker designated, “Grinch”. The Grinch is tied to Russia’s “shadow fleet” 🇫🇷
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French Navy Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Western Mediterranean - Naval News
The French Navy launched an operation in the Alboran Sea within the Western Mediterranean Ocean, resulting in the successful seizure of the tanker designated, "Grinch". The Grinch is tied to Russia's ...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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Qatar-based Performance Marine unveiled the GHOST MRTP 24 at DIMDEX 2026, a 24-meter high-speed patrol platform that the company positions as a command node for networked unmanned surface vessel operations 🇶🇦
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Performance Marine Unveils GHOST MRTP 24 Design at DIMDEX 2026 - Naval News
Qatar-based Performance Marine unveiled the GHOST MRTP 24 at DIMDEX 2026, a 24-meter high-speed patrol platform that the company positions as a command node for networked unmanned surface vessel opera...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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[VIDEO] Dearsan MAC 50 Fast Attack Craft at DIMDEX 2026 🇹🇷 🇶🇦
Coverage of the Dearsan MAC 50, the future Fast Attack Craft of the Qatar Emiri Navy, during DIMDEX 2026 in Doha
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Dearsan MAC 50 Fast Attack Craft at DIMDEX 2026
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January 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully completed builder’s sea trials for USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) 🇺🇸
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HII Completes Builder's Sea Trials for USS Zumwalt - Naval News
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully completed builder's sea trials for USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000).
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January 21, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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British shipbuilder Babcock has sold another two Arrowhead 140 frigate design licences to Indonesia, following an initial two that are currently in production locally for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL)
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Babcock announces agreement with Indonesia for two more Arrowhead 140 frigates - Naval News
British shipbuilder Babcock has sold another two Arrowhead 140 frigate design licences to Indonesia, following an initial two that are currently in production locally for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL).
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January 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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[VIDEO] General Atomics MQ-9B SeaGuardian at DIMDEX 2026 IN Qatar 🇺🇸 🇶🇦
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General Atomics MQ-9B SeaGuardian at DIMDEX 2026
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January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vehicle at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, marking a significant milestone as the Gulf region’s first operational USV 🇶🇦
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Qatar's New ULAQ USV Breaks Cover at DIMDEX 2026 - Naval News
Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vehicle at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, marking a significant milestone as the Gulf region's first operational USV deployment.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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[VIDEO] Talay sea skimming UAV at DIMDEX 2026
At DIMDEX 2026 in Qatar, Turkish company Solid Aero showcased the TALAY, an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for low-altitude maritime missions.
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Talay sea skimming UAV at DIMDEX 2026
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January 20, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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GA-ASI is expanding MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s capabilities, and Middle East nations are taking notice
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GA-ASI is expanding MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s capabilities, and Middle East nations are taking notice - Naval News
The Middle East continues to navigate a complex and evolving security landscape, and the list of threats seems to grow by the day. From safeguarding critical maritime routes to countering advanced aer...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its first state-of-the-art US-based missile production facility in James City County, Va
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Kongsberg breaks ground on new missile production line in USA - Naval News
Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Inc. ('KONGSBERG') held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its first state-of-the-art US-based missile production facility in James City County, Va.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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[VIDEO] Made in Qatar USV unveiled at DIMDEX 2026 🇶🇦
Local company Performance Marine unveiled several new unmanned surface vessels (USV) during the event.
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Made in Qatar USV unveiled at DIMDEX 2026
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January 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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New Royal Navy helicopter drone makes history with first flight 🇬🇧
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New Royal Navy helicopter drone makes history with first flight - Naval News
British aviation history has been made with the UK’s first truly autonomous helicopter completing its maiden flight, operating from Predannack airfield in Cornwall.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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Hamad Port today welcomed eight visiting international warships as part of the activities of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). The event will officially commence tomorrow, Monday, and continue until 22 January 2026.
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Video: Visiting Warships Dock at Hamad Port as Part of DIMDEX 2026 - Naval News
Hamad Port today welcomed eight visiting international warships as part of the activities of the DIMDEX 2026.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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[VIDEO] Visiting Warships at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦

- Royal Saudi Navy Avante 2200 corvette 🇸🇦
- Qatar Emiri Navy LPD Al Fulk 🇶🇦
- Royal Navy of Oman HSSV 🇴🇲
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Visiting Warships at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, Qatar
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January 18, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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ASELSAN Demonstrates Full-Spectrum Naval Capabilities at DIMDEX 2026 🇹🇷 🇶🇦
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ASELSAN Demonstrates Full-Spectrum Naval Capabilities at DIMDEX 2026 - Naval News
ASELSAN is set to highlight its extensive naval-systems ecosystem at DIMDEX 2026, underscoring the company’s ability to equip modern warships with a fully integrated suite of mission-critical technolo...
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January 18, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Reviewing The Chinese Navy In 2025 – Part II: Submarines, Logistics, R&D 🇨🇳
In this second part the outline will cover relevant events for submarines, fleet auxiliaries, infrastructure modernisation and, finally, experimental efforts.
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Chinese Navy Annual Review 2025 - Part II: Subs, Logistics, R&D
Part 2 of the Naval News annual review for the Chinese Navy in 2025 will look at events for submarines, auxiliaries, infrastructure and R&D.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Statements by U.S. Navy RADM David Trinque, the Director of Surface Warfare (N96) at #SNA2026 reveal the U.S. Navy’s intentions to spread the hypersonic Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) missiles throughout the surface fleet 🇺🇸🚀

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US Navy Seeks to Proliferate Hypersonic Missiles Across the Fleet - Naval News
The U.S Navy is looking to spread the hypersonic Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) missiles throughout the surface fleet.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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During the Future Fleet Panel at SNA 2026 U.S. Navy top officers went in depth regarding the newly unveiled BBG(X) Trump-Class Battleships 🇺🇸
#Battleship #BBGX #SNA2026
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U.S Navy's Top Brass Unveils Additional BBG(X) Battleship Information - Naval News
During the Future Fleet Panel at SNA 2026 U.S. Navy top officers went in depth regarding the newly unveiled BBG(X) Trump-Class Battleships.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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The French DGA signed 2 contracts in the frame of the SDAM program to procure new VTOL UAVs for the French Navy: CAMCOPTER S-100F are being procured to equip the FREMM frigates and six larger VSR700 drones are being procured to be deployed from the supply vessels 🇫🇷
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French DGA orders new VTOL drones for French Navy - Naval News
The French defense procurement agency (DGA) signed two contracts with Naval Group and Airbus Helicopters in the frame of the SDAM program to procure new VTOL UAVs for the French Navy
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January 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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During Surface Navy 2026's Future Fleet Panel new details surrounding the U.S Navy's FF(X) program were unveiled 🇺🇸
#Frigate #SNA2026
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New U.S Navy Frigate: FF(X) Program Specs Revealed - Naval News
During Surface Navy 2026's Future Fleet Panel new details surrounding the U.S Navy's FF(X) program were unveiled.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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General Atomics is holding discussions with the U.S. government regarding the role of railguns on the Trump-class guided-missile battleships 🇺🇸⚡️
#SNA2026 story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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GA Examining Role of Railguns on Trump-class Battleships - Naval News
General Atomics is holding talks with the U.S. government to clarify the role of railguns on the upcoming Trump-class battleships.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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On January 15, 2026, the Hellenic Navy’s first FDI HN, HS Kimon (F-601), reached her homeland for the first time via the Saronic Gulf 🇬🇷
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Hellenic Navy's first FDI HN frigate HS Kimon (F-601) reaches Greece - Naval News
On January 15, 2026, the Hellenic Navy ceremonially commissioned the first FDI HN (Belharra-class) multirole frigate, HS Kimon (F-601), in the Saronic Gulf. Greece's Minister of Defence, Nikos Dendias...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Saildrone, Lockheed Martin to Integrate Proven Surveyor USV with JAGM
➡️ A live fire demonstration is scheduled this summer, and larger Saildrone USVs are in development to support a variety of Lockheed Martin payloads.
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Video: Saildrone, Lockheed Martin to Integrate Proven Surveyor USV with JAGM - Naval News
Saildrone and Lockheed Martin have partnered to field lethal capabilities at the pace and scale the U.S. Navy demands. The first tangible step in this partnership will be to equip the 20-meter Saildro...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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At #SNA2026, U.S Navy Captain Clint Lawler, the Program manager for the Zumwalt / DDG-1000 class vessels, revealed new details regarding the overhaul meant to fit Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hyper-sonic weapons to the 3 ships 🇺🇸
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USS Zumwalt to put to Sea in 2026 without main gun systems - Naval News
The Program manager for the Zumwalt / DDG-1000 class vessels revealed new details regarding the overhaul meant to fit Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hyper-sonic weapons to the 3 ships.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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[VIDEO] Lockheed Martin and Saildrone at SNA 2026
The two companies will be to equip the 20-meter Saildrone Surveyor USV with Lockheed Martin’s proven and prolific JAGM launcher
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Lockheed Martin and Saildrone at SNA 2026
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January 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM