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Navantia Positions ALFA 4000 for Sweden’s Luleå Frigate Program

Navantia has confirmed it is offering its ALFA 4000 frigate to Sweden as a low-risk option for the NATO country’s planned four-ship Luleå program, promising delivery of two vessels in 2030 and two in 2031.

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US Navy Deactivates Los Angeles Submarine After 10-Year Maintenance Stall

The US Navy has announced the deactivation of the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Boise (SSN-764) after more than 10 years of sustainment delays, transferring budget and workforce to more critical programs.

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Navantia to Maintain Turkey’s Anadolu Assault Ship

Navantia has signed a deal with Turkey’s Naval Shipyards General Directorate to provide lifecycle maintenance and technical support for the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu.

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Kongsberg Vanguard LP Begins Design Work for Canada’s MSMM Vessels

Kongsberg Vanguard LP has begun to develop and finalize design work for the Canadian Coast Guard’s mid-shore multi-mission (MSMM) vessels, following a 9.6-million Canadian dollar ($6.9 million) contract awarded in mid-March.

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HENSOLDT UK Wins Coastal Radar Deal for 50 Systems

Sensor company HENSOLDT UK has secured two contracts with SRT Marine Systems to supply 50 coastal surveillance radar systems for national maritime monitoring networks. 

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Trump Orders US Navy to Block Hormuz Strait After Iran Talks Fail

President Trump ordered the US Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender nuclear ambitions.

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US Says Warships Transit Strait of Hormuz in Mine Clearance Op

Two US Navy warships transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing Iranian-laid mines, US Central Command said.

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UK Advances Hybrid Navy Vision With New Underwater Survey Capability

The UK has moved closer to its “hybrid navy” ambition after first sea trials of a containerized system enabling autonomous underwater survey operations.

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UK Tracked 3 Russian Subs in Alleged N. Atlantic ‘Covert’ Op

The UK said it had tracked and deterred three Russian submarines on an alleged month-long "covert operation" in the North Atlantic.

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US Navy Taps General Dynamics for $55M Submarine Combat System Upgrade

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a $55-million contract to upgrade the AN/BYG‑1 submarine combat control system, aiming to enhance tactical capabilities across the fleet.

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