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DARPA, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman join forces to improve missile production

27th May 2026

Working together with DARPA in the Burn n’ Go programme, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon are supporting the development of a common, single-use solid rocket motor design to equip diverse weapon systems.

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Subsea surveillance: why connecting military and civilian assets could be crucial

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As costs rise and threats multiply, maritime awareness is shifting from platforms to networks, and civilian infrastructure plays a central role.

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German yard is favourite to build Bulgarian patrol ships

2nd March 2020

Germany-based Lürssen is set to be awarded a contract to supply two multifunctional modular patrol vessels to the Bulgarian Navy, following the recommendation of a government …

USN shines a light on laser incident in Pacific

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USN shines a light on laser incident in Pacific

2nd March 2020

The US Navy claimed on 28 February that one of its maritime patrol aircraft has been targeted by a laser fired from a Chinese destroyer. …

Fincantieri launches first-of-class corvette for Qatar

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Fincantieri launches first-of-class corvette for Qatar

2nd March 2020

Fincantieri has launched of the first of four new multirole corvettes for the Qatari Emiri Navy (QEN). The ‘technical launch’ of Al Zubarah took place …

Thales UK sonar systems for Dreadnought

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Thales UK sonar systems for Dreadnought

28th February 2020

Thales UK has received a £330 million contract to provide the sonar system for the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought submarines, the UK Ministry of Defence announced …

RAN completes Air Warfare Destroyer programme

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RAN completes Air Warfare Destroyer programme

28th February 2020

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN's) final Air Warfare Destroyer, NUSHIP Sydney, has been officially handed over to the Australian Department of Defence (DoD). Sydney is the …

RAAF’s unmanned plans face double jeopardy

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RAAF’s unmanned plans face double jeopardy

28th February 2020

Beads of sweat may be appearing on the brows of top RAAF officials and bean-counters, given the news that the USN is suspending acquisition of …

Bell not conceding defeat on Israeli V-22 deal

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Bell not conceding defeat on Israeli V-22 deal

28th February 2020

Manufacturer Bell-Boeing will continue to push for an export order of the V-22 Osprey from Israel despite political uncertainty and funding shortages casting major doubts over …

US focus stays on Chinese, Russian strategic threats

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US focus stays on Chinese, Russian strategic threats

28th February 2020

China is still the main concern for the US DoD when assessing global threats, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reminded senators in testimony on 26 February. …

France and Italy sign naval agreement

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France and Italy sign naval agreement

28th February 2020

France and Italy have signed an intergovernmental agreement that reaffirms support for the Naviris joint venture. Naviris is a 50/50 joint venture of France’s Naval …

Industry at odds on Canada’s Future Fighter delay

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Industry at odds on Canada’s Future Fighter delay

28th February 2020

Two of the three industry competitors involved in Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) have said they did not ask decision-makers for an RfP submission …

PODCAST: LTAMDS milestone, Defiant test flight, and coronavirus concerns

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PODCAST: LTAMDS milestone, Defiant test flight, and coronavirus concerns

28th February 2020

Welcome to Episode 8 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …

Russia tests Tsirkon hypersonic missile in Barents Sea

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Russia tests Tsirkon hypersonic missile in Barents Sea

28th February 2020

The Russian Navy frigate Admiral Gorshkov has test-fired the Tsirkon hypersonic missile for the first time in the Barents Sea, TASS reported on 27 February. …

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