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Pakistan is on to a good thing with Turkey as it gains experience in warship design and construction, moving from the Babur class towards the Jinnah class.

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Russian Navy to receive trio of new submarines

25th April 2022

Construction programmes have not run smoothly but three more submarines — including boats capable of launching nuclear and hypersonic missiles — are expected to arrive with the Russian Navy by the end of 2022.

USN orders shipboard energy storage system from DRS

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USN orders shipboard energy storage system from DRS

25th April 2022

More efficient and adaptable onboard energy storage is required to cope with the new generation of power-hungry weapon systems and sensors aboard USN vessels.

US Navy awards Raytheon up to $1.68 billion for Zumwalt destroyer engineering services

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US Navy awards Raytheon up to $1.68 billion for Zumwalt destroyer engineering services

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The Zumwalt-class destroyers recently achieved initial operational capability in December 2021, with the inaugural fleet employment of USS Zumwalt scheduled for later this year.

Argentina receives final Gowind OPV

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Argentina receives final Gowind OPV

22nd April 2022

ARA Contralmirante Bartolomé Cordero will make its delivery voyage to Argentina in May 2022.

German Navy christens eighth K130 corvette

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German Navy christens eighth K130 corvette

21st April 2022

Pending the arrival of the final sternship and foredeck sections and completion of the final equipment phase, the Braunschweig-class corvette Köln will enter service with the German Navy.

Thales deepens industrial engagement with Indonesian partner

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Thales deepens industrial engagement with Indonesian partner

21st April 2022

Thales signed a new strategic partnership with Indonesian firm PT Len Industri to explore joint development of C2 systems, military satellites, C5ISR, EW, UAVs and naval combat management systems.

Mazagon launches final Kalvari submarine, explores XLUUVs

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Mazagon launches final Kalvari submarine, explores XLUUVs

21st April 2022

The final Scorpene submarine for the Indian Navy has been launched, while the same shipyard is seeking partners for an XLUUV design.

New Chinese ship-launched ballistic missile breaks cover

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New Chinese ship-launched ballistic missile breaks cover

20th April 2022

Chinese naval capability has taken another important step forward with the fielding of the world's first ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile.

NATO navies play crucial background role in Ukrainian war (Opinion)

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NATO navies play crucial background role in Ukrainian war (Opinion)

20th April 2022

Although NATO navies have not intervened directly against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the alliance increased its readiness and strengthened its maritime posture.

Investment helps Kraken Technology Group to develop precision engagement craft

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Investment helps Kraken Technology Group to develop precision engagement craft

20th April 2022

New investment will help UK-based KTG to set up a manufacturing facility for its K50 fast interceptor.

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