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French DGA orders new VTOL drones for French Navy
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
16 January 2026
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
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During Surface Navy 2026’s Future Fleet Panel hosted by Mr. Chris Miller, Executive Director at NAVSEA, and featuring Rear Admiral (RADM) Derek Trinque, the U.S
ARLINGTON, Va. — General Atomics is holding discussions with the U.S. government regarding the role of railguns on the Trump-class guided-missile battleships. “You know, we
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. Greece
Debarshi Mandal from Lockheed Martin and John Mustin from Saildrone discuss the partnership between the two companies to equip Saildrone USVs with Lockheed Martin weapons
In a panel hosted by Naval Systems Command (NAVSEA) at SNA 2026 featuring U.S Navy Captain Clint Lawler, the Program manager for the Zumwalt /
Australian-owned maritime engineering company Birdon has signed a $125 million contract to design and build one prototype and 15 Amphibious Vehicles – Logistics (AV-L) for
On January 14, 2026, the Finnish shipbuilder Rauma announced the keel laying of the third Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose for the Finnish Navy. The shipyard also started
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy’s next-generation of missiles are set to support missions that include hypersonic strike and long-range offensive counter air through a
The first defense and intervention frigate (FDI) of the French Navy (Marine Nationale), Amiral Ronarc’h (D660), set sails today for a long duration deployment. This deployment is
