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Western reinforcement helping Ukraine protect itself, UK defence exports director says
Western equipment sent to Ukraine is helping reinforce Ukraine in its defence against Russia’s invasion, the head of the UK's Defence and Security Exports agency told Shephard.
Naval Warfare
US Navy publishes new plan for more than 350 crewed ships and submarines by 2045
The US Navy is pushing for a fleet of over 350 crewed ships and submarines and around 150 large USVs and UUVs under the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm Mike Gilday's Navigation Plan 2022.
Naval Warfare
Ingalls Shipbuilding and Bath Iron Works net DDG(X) contracts
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Bath Iron Works have been awarded engineering and design contracts to develop the USN's next-generation DDG(X) destroyer.
Naval Warfare
Farnborough 2022: Germany, Japan, Australia interested in Raytheon AN/SPY-6 radars
Raytheon Missiles & Defense is holding talks with Japan to potentially equip its future ships with its AN/SPY-6 radars
