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23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

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EDA seeks industry input on MBT optimisation

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EDA seeks industry input on MBT optimisation

28th September 2017

The European Defence Agency (EDA) is seeking European defence industry input on main battle tank (MBT) optimisation as part of the OMBT-Leo2 project it launched …

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Second Russian roadstead tug launched

28th September 2017

Russia's Pella Shipyard has launched the second roadstead tug built as part of a project for the Russian Navy.The tugs are being built for the …

ECA wins bridge simulator contract in Indonesia

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ECA wins bridge simulator contract in Indonesia

28th September 2017

ECA Group has won a contract from the Sapta Samudra Maritime Academy in Indonesia to supply a Mistral 4000 bridge simulation system, the company announced …

Mesh networking solution developed for special forces

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Mesh networking solution developed for special forces

27th September 2017

Niche communications specialist Gotenna is preparing to release a military variant of its mesh networking tactical radio as it seeks to proliferate its technology across …

Rolls-Royce to continue C-130J engine support

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Rolls-Royce to continue C-130J engine support

27th September 2017

Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with the US Air Force (USAF) to continue to provide support for the propulsion systems on its fleet of C-130J …

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US Navy accepts USS Colorado

27th September 2017

The US Navy has accepted delivery of the future USS Colorado, the 15th submarine of the Virginia-class, Navsea announced on 21 September. Construction of the …

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Canadian Surface Combatant RFP deadline set

27th September 2017

The submission deadline for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of the Canadian Surface Combatant fleet has been set for 17 November, 2017.Bidders for …

Azerbaijan revealed as Czech artillery user

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Azerbaijan revealed as Czech artillery user

27th September 2017

The Czech Republic has been revealed as a major supplier of heavy weapons to Azerbaijan, recent photos have indicated. This was surprisingly uncovered by photographs released …

ST Marine launches fifth Singaporean LMV

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ST Marine launches fifth Singaporean LMV

27th September 2017

Singapore Technologies Marine has successfully launched the fifth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), Indomitable, designed and built for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). ST Marine …

Germany special forces acquire​ Black Hornet nano UAS

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Germany special forces acquire​ Black Hornet nano UAS

27th September 2017

The German Army’s Special Forces Command, also known as Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK), is set to benefit from additional ISR assets following the procurement of nano …

MTU engines for Polish Army vehicles

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MTU engines for Polish Army vehicles

27th September 2017

Rolls-Royce will supply 500 MTU series 106 engines to Polish vehicle manufacturer Jelcz, the company announced on 21 September. The type 6R 106 TD21 engines …

Indian Navy gets hands on first Scorpene, only five years late

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Indian Navy gets hands on first Scorpene, only five years late

27th September 2017

The first of six Scorpene diesel-electric submarines being licence-built for the Indian Navy (IN) by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) was delivered on 21 September. …

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