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News•Feb 16, 2026
US Coast Guard Commissions Sixth Arctic District Fast Response Cutter
The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned USCGC Frederick Mann (WPC 1160), its sixth fast response cutter (FRC) assigned to the Arctic District and the 60th FRC overall. The vessel was placed in service at Kodiak on Feb 13, 2026 and will operate around the Aleutian Islands, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska and the North Pacific. Designed for search‑and‑rescue, fisheries patrol, drug and migrant interdiction, and national defense, the cutter replaces aging Island‑class boats. Its entry follows a $25 billion funding package that earmarks $1 billion for additional FRCs and supports the Coast Guard’s Force Design 2028 modernization plan.
By Naval Today
News•Feb 16, 2026
Leonardo to Provide Four C-27J MPAs for Saudi Arabia
Leonardo has secured a contract to deliver four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense, marking the first C-27J variant equipped with integrated maritime weapon systems. The order follows Saudi’s earlier acquisition of two C-27Js for...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 13, 2026
Canada’s River-Class Destroyer Training to Start Before Ships Join Fleet
Modest Tree, a Nova Scotia‑based defense tech firm, secured a $32 million subcontract from Fleetway to create immersive, design‑derived training systems for the Royal Canadian Navy’s upcoming River‑class destroyers. The platform will translate validated digital ship models and OEM documentation into...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 13, 2026
Australian Navy’s Anzac-Class Frigate Transits South China Sea
Australia’s Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Toowoomba completed a routine transit through the South China Sea’s Spratly Islands region from February 9 to 10, 2026, as part of its 2026 regional presence deployment. Commander Alicia Harrison confirmed the passage occurred in...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 13, 2026
TKMS and Magellan Ink Torpedo Support Agreement for Canada’s Submarine Program
German shipbuilder TKMS and Canadian‑based Magellan Aerospace have signed a teaming agreement to develop and support heavyweight torpedoes for Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The partnership will combine TKMS’s defense expertise with Magellan’s complex fabrication capabilities to deliver in‑service support...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 11, 2026
US Coast Guard Orders Five Arctic Security Cutters From Davie Defense
U.S. Coast Guard awarded Davie Defense a contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters, a new class of polar icebreakers. The first two vessels will be constructed at Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, with delivery expected in 2028, while the remaining...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 11, 2026
Naval Group Plots Plan to Offer FDI Frigates to Sweden, Teams up with Local Shipyard
Naval Group announced plans to market its next‑generation Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates to Sweden, signing a cooperation pact with local shipyard Oresund Drydocks on 2 February 2026 during the Amiral Ronarc’h visit. The agreement covers delivery of the first FDI unit...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 11, 2026
DARPA Picks Saronic for Semi-Autonomous Vessel Protection Program
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen Saronic to lead the Pulling Guard program’s Focus Area 2, developing a semi‑autonomous, modular escort vessel for unarmed logistics ships. The platform will feature standardized physical and digital interfaces, allowing rapid integration...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 10, 2026
UK’s Type 83 Destroyer Stays in the Shadows with Program yet to Move Beyond Concept
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that the future Type 83 destroyer remains in the concept stage, with the outline business case expected by June 2026. The program is being evaluated against the Royal Navy’s Hybrid Navy Strategy and the broader Defence...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
ADSB Floats Out Kuwait’s First Al-Dorra-Class Missile Boat
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has launched AL NOUKHITHA, the first 62‑meter Al‑Dorra‑class missile boat built for Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense. The vessel is the inaugural unit under a subcontracted contract with EDGE Group, representing the largest naval export deal...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 10, 2026
Hanwha Ocean Links up with South Korean Firms to Pursue Submarine Projects in Middle East
Hanwha Ocean has inked an MOU with eleven South Korean submarine builders to jointly pursue contracts in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. The consortium will market the KSS‑III Batch‑II “Jang Yeongsil” submarine, emphasizing platform construction, combat systems, and long‑term...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 10, 2026
Saudi Arabia Orders Lightweight Torpedoes From Fincantieri’s WASS
Fincantieri’s submarine arm, WASS, landed a €200 million contract with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence to supply MU90 lightweight torpedoes. The deal, announced at the 2026 World Defence Show in Riyadh, is the largest ever for WASS and the first direct...
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