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Brazilian Navy receives first Tamandaré-class frigate as part of long-term fleet modernisation programme
The Brazilian Navy has officially received the frigate Tamandaré (F200), the first vessel of the Tamandaré-class programme, during a ceremony held on 9 March at the ThyssenKrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in ItajaÃ, Santa Catarina.
U.S. confirms use of ATACMS missiles against Iranian naval targets, reports destruction of vessels and a submarine
The United States has confirmed the operational use of MGM-140 ATACMS ballistic missiles during combat operations against Iran, according to remarks made during a press conference on March 13.
U.S. Navy extends service of USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to March 2027 as preparations begin for planned inactivation
The U.S. Navy has decided to keep its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), in service for an additional 10 months beyond its previously planned retirement date.
Saab consolidates naval operations into new business area to strengthen efficiency, innovation and value for global customers
Swedish defence company Saab has announced a reorganisation of its naval activities, bringing several existing operations together under a newly established business area named Naval.
U.S. signs contract with Kongsberg for production of NSM coastal defence missile system for Latvia
The United States Department of War announced on 13 March the signing of a contract with Kongsberg for the production and delivery of a coastal defence missile system for Latvia.
Lockheed Martin delivers second AN/SPY-7 radar shipset for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels
Lockheed Martin has delivered the second shipset of AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar equipment for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) program to the Japan Ministry of Defense.
U.S. Navy selects Anduril’s Dive-XL for XL-AUV program to advance long-range autonomous undersea operations
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the U.S. Navy have selected Anduril to participate in the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project (CAMP).