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Lithuania, Norway sign naval cooperation deal to develop next-generation warships
Lithuania and Norway have signed a memorandum of cooperation under a program to develop standardized multi-purpose naval vessels, laying the foundation for the modernization of the Lithuanian Navy and greater involvement of local industry in defense projects, AzerNEWS reports.
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
South Korea and NATO begin defense pact talks
South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have begun negotiations on a framework agreement that could allow South Korean companies to gain access to the alliance’s joint defense procurement market, which is estimated to be worth around 15 trillion won (approximately 9.9 billion), AzerNEWS reports.
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
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Related coverage for "Lithuania, Norway sign naval cooperation deal to develop next-generation warships": The korea Herald News — US sounds out Korean shipbuilders on Navy warships. TASS — South Korea and NATO intend to conclude an agreement on weapons procurement rules. UPI — U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work. AzerNews — South Korea and NATO begin defense pact talks. Korea Times News — New risks lurk for Korea-US shipbuilding partnership. Defence Blog — Poland signs $4.8B deal for three Saab A26 submarines