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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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A U.S. Navy destroyer was spotted operating near Chinese forces at Scarborough Shoal this week by a Philippine Coast Guard aerial patrol 👇
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Chinese, U.S. Navies Spotted Operating Near Scarborough Shoal - Naval News
A U.S. Navy destroyer was spotted operating near Chinese forces at Scarborough Shoal this week by a Philippine Coast Guard aerial patrol.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Announced by Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) John C. Phelan on December 5th, the United States Navy and Marine Corps has chosen Dutch shipbuilder Damen’s LST 100 landing ship for the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program 🇺🇸 🇳🇱
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U.S Marine Corps Selects Design for New LSM Landing Ships - Naval News
Announced by Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) John C. Phelan on December 5th, the United States Navy and Marine Corps has chosen Dutch shipbuilder Damen's LST 100 landing ship for the Medium Landing Shi...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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The Egyptian Navy has renewed its contract with Naval Group for the in-service support (ISS) of the vessels supplied to the Egyptian Navy. With this agreement, both are strengthening their collaboration focused on fleet availability 🇫🇷 🇪🇬
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Naval Group and the Egyptian Navy extend in-service support for 7 vessels - Naval News
The Egyptian Navy has renewed its contract with Naval Group for the in-service support (ISS) of the vessels supplied to the Egyptian Navy.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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The French Navy (Marine Nationale) is continuing to deploy ships to build Baltic Sea presence, to support national and NATO interests 🇫🇷
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French Navy Baltic Presence Demonstrates NATO Commitment - Naval News
The French Navy is continuing to deploy ships to build Baltic Sea presence, to support national and NATO interests.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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A containerized prototype high-energy laser system was confirmed to be installed on the aft deck of JS Asuka, the test ship operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) 🇯🇵
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High-Energy Laser System Spotted Aboard JMSDF Test Ship - Naval News
On 2 December 2025, a containerized prototype high-energy laser system was confirmed to be installed on the aft deck of JS Asuka, the test ship operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Ultra Maritime announced a significant advancement in hybrid anti-submarine warfare (ASW) innovation for allied navies with the contract award of Sea Tracker – a modular, containerized submarine detection capability.
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Ultra Maritime unveils new containerized ASW module - Naval News
Ultra Maritime announced a significant advancement in hybrid anti-submarine warfare (ASW) innovation for allied navies with the contract award of Sea Tracker – a modular, containerized submarine detec...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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The Turkish Navy just performed a rare coordinated UxV attack involving a TB3 aerial drone and a Albatros-S surface drone 🇹🇷
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Turkish Navy Performs Coordinated UxV Attack during one-of-a-kind Exercise - Naval News
The Turkish Navy just performed a rare coordinated UxV attack involving a TB3 aerial drone and a Albatros-S surface drone
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December 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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The U.S. Navy is looking at the procurement of loitering munitions to equip stealthy small boats under a new program that aims to provide special operations forces with maritime strike capabilities 🇺🇸
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U.S. Navy Eyes Loitering Munitions to Arm Special Forces Craft - Naval News
The U.S. Navy is looking to field loitering munitions on special operations boats to enhance their long-range strike capabilities.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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British and Norwegian prime ministers today inked the new “Lunna House Agreement”, a defence agreement that paves the way for increased cooperation between the UK Royal Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy 🇬🇧 🇳🇴
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UK and Norway ink new Lunna House Agreement - Naval News
British and Norwegian prime ministers today inked the new "Lunna House Agreement", a defence agreement that paves the way for increased cooperation between the UK Royal Navy and the Royal Norwegian Na...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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[VIDEO] SYDERAL high-power laser demonstrator for anti-drone warfare 🇫🇷
Coverage of the French SYDERAL high-power laser demonstrator for anti-drone warfare and of the Helma-P laser weapon system during the 2025 Forum Innovation Défense in Paris
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SYDERAL high-power laser demonstrator for anti-drone warfare
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December 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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A ship spotter photograph circulating on social media shows ASELSAN’s new CENK 350-N fixed-face AESA radar being fitted on Indonesia’s first Merah Putih-class frigate, currently under construction at PT Pal 🇹🇷 🇮🇩
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Indonesia's Merah Putih Frigate is being fitted with new radar by Aselsan - Naval News
According to a photograph circulating on social media, ASELSAN’s CENK 350-N fixed-face AESA radar has been installed on Indonesia’s first Merah Putih-class frigate, currently under construction.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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The traditional steel cutting ceremony was held at Navantia UK’s Appledore shipyard in North Devon today, marking a significant achievement for the FSS programme 🇪🇸🇬🇧
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Navantia UK cuts steel for first FSS - RFA Resurgent - Naval News
The traditional steel cutting ceremony was held at Navantia UK's Appledore shipyard in North Devon today, marking a significant achievement for the FSS programme that is driving a £100m investment acr...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Turkish defense contractor ASFAT announced the signing of a contract with Romania’s Ministry of National Defence for the sale of TCG Akhisar (P-1220), the lead vessel of the Turkish Navy’s Hisar-class offshore patrol vessels, for approximately €223 million 🇹🇷 🇷🇴
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Turkey Finalizes Export of Hisar-Class Light Corvette to Romania - Naval News
Turkish defense contractor ASFAT announced the signing of a contract with Romania's Ministry of National Defence for the sale of TCG Akhisar (P-1220), the lead vessel of Türkiye's Hisar-class offshore...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Saronic today announced a $300 million investment to expand its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard — a major milestone in the company’s continued growth as a leader in autonomous shipbuilding 🇺🇸
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Saronic Expands its Louisiana Shipyard with $300 Million Investment to Accelerate Autonomous Ship Production - Naval News
Saronic today announced a $300 million investment to expand its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard — a major milestone in the company’s continued growth as a leader in autonomous shipbuilding.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Fincantieri Marinette Marine delivered the final Freedom-class littoral combat ship (LCS) to the U.S. Navy, the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31), on 26 November 2025 🇺🇸
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Fincantieri delivers final Freedom-class LCS to U.S. Navy - Naval News
On November 26, 2025, the U.S. Navy announced the delivery of the final Freedom-Variant Littoral Combat Ship, the USS Cleveland (LCS 31).
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December 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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The Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter – Proteus – is one step from taking to the skies after completing successful trials on the ground 🇬🇧
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Royal Navy’s Proteus crewless helicopter progressing towards first flight - Naval News
The Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter Proteus is one step from taking to the skies after completing successful trials on the ground.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the second of six offshore patrol vessels (OPV) on order by the Philippines, on 20 November 2025 in Ulsan 🇵🇭 🇰🇷

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HD HHI Launches Second OPV for Philippine Navy - Naval News
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the second of six offshore patrol vessels (OPV) on order by the Philippines, on 20 November 2025 in Ulsan.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Magnet Defense’s 48-meter Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel (LUSV) has successfully completed a 390-day, 32,000-nautical-mile AI-enabled sea trial 🇺🇸
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Magnet Defense Unveils Next-Generation Long-Range USV - Naval News
Magnet Defense’s 48-meter Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel (LUSV) has successfully completed a 390-day, 32,000-nautical-mile AI-enabled sea trial.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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The Philippine Navy commissioned its newest advanced frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), on December 2nd, 2025. The event marks the Philippines’ latest effort to strengthen its presence in the contested South China Sea 🇵🇭
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Philippines commissions its latest frigate, BRP Diego Silang - Naval News
The Philippine Navy commissioned its newest advanced frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), on December 2nd, 2025.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Satellite images observed by Naval News show the Russian Navy special purpose submarine RFS Khabarovsk in the water, moored at a quay at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk 🇷🇺
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Russian Navy's Kharabovsk Special Purpose Submarine Hits the Water - Naval News
Satellite images observed by Naval News show the Russian Navy special purpose submarine RFS Khabarovsk in the water, moored at a quay at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk
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December 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Fincantieri, through its Underwater Technology Center, will supply the Italian Navy with a highly versatile support vessel designed to accommodate a wide spectrum of missions, including complex underwater operations 🇮🇹
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Fincantieri to Provide Support Vessel to Italian Navy - Naval News
Fincantieri, through its Underwater Technology Center, will supply the Italian Navy with a highly versatile support vessel designed to accommodate a wide spectrum of missions, including complex underw...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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On the night of November 28 the Ukrainian armed forces deployed so-called Sea Baby Unmanned Surface Vehicles in the Black Sea and specifically attacked two tankers, believed to be part of Russia’s alleged shadow fleet 🇺🇦💥🇷🇺
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Black Sea - Naval News
On the night of November 28 the Ukrainian armed forces deployed so-called Sea Baby Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) in the Black Sea and specifically attacked two tankers, believed to be part of Russi...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The event involved two of the newest surface units of the French fleet, the FDI Frigate and the new BRF, and marked the first RAS for an FDI 🇫🇷
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French Navy's FDI frigate Conducts RAS for the first time - Naval News
On November 18, 2025, the defense and intervention frigate (FDI) Amiral Ronarc'h carried out a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the force replenishment ship (BRF) Jacques Chevallier.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Philippines and France hold maritime drills in ‘strategic location’ 🇵🇭 🇫🇷

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Philippines and France hold maritime drills in 'strategic location' - Naval News
The Philippines and France staged a joint maritime exercise in the latest effort by both militaries to improve interoperability and maritime domain awareness.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Unmanned Fighter Jet Bayraktar KIZILELMA Hits Target at First Air-to-Air Test-Firing 🇹🇷
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Türkiye's Unmanned Fighter Jet Bayraktar KIZILELMA Hits Target at First Air-to-Air Test-Firing - Naval News
On November 30, 2025, Turkey’s drone manufacturer Baykar announced that the Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter jet successfully engaged and destroyed an aerial target using the indigenously develope...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM