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Read the latest Naval Warfare defence news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest headlines.

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Germany sinks F126 frigate programme in favour of cheaper MEKO A-200
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US, Canada advance with over-the-horizon radar programmes to close NORAD surveillance gaps
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UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

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  • Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    The UAE’s Edge has undergone massive changes since it was formed in 2019, from acquisitions to partnerships, and has now set up a European division in Paris.

  • Eurosatory 2026: As MGCS stalls, has Europe’s new MBT been unveiled?

    Eurosatory 2026: As MGCS stalls, has Europe’s new MBT been unveiled?

    Eurosatory 2026 saw a number of main battle tanks on display, including two new platforms which could be the future of European tanks.

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US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

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US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

23rd June 2026

The US Navy is increasing the use of OTA obligations to accelerate the procurement of seabed-subsea, littoral, expeditionary and uncrewed solutions.

Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

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Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

23rd June 2026

NATO has spent more than a decade building one of the world’s most sophisticated maritime uncrewed experimentation ecosystems, but still lacks a way to translate this testing into alliance-wide operational capability. Portugal now believes it has the answer.

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  • UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

    UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

  • US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

    US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

  • Agile, sovereign, edge-ready: rewiring defence IT for a contested decade

    Agile, sovereign, edge-ready: rewiring defence IT for a contested decade

  • Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

    Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

  • UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

    UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

  • US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

    US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

  • Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

    Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

  • Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition

    Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition

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Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition

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Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition

19th June 2026

Schiebel is pursuing opportunities in the UK and France while leveraging its integration with Naval Group’s FDI frigate programme to create new naval business across Europe.

Eurosatory 2026: Red Cat eyes South American market for USV-led EEZ surveillance

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Eurosatory 2026: Red Cat eyes South American market for USV-led EEZ surveillance

18th June 2026

Success with the US Army’s Black Widow programme may have strengthened Red Cat’s international position, but executives believe the next growth opportunity lies in uncrewed surface vessels.

How Canada plans to use the River-class programme to revitalise its defence industry

Programme update

How Canada plans to use the River-class programme to revitalise its defence industry

17th June 2026

The Canadian DND estimates that the construction of destroyers will annually inject C$720 million (US$515 million) into the country’s GDP.

Eurosatory 2026: Multi-domain operations drive demand for resilient battlefield networks

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Eurosatory 2026: Multi-domain operations drive demand for resilient battlefield networks

16th June 2026

Eurosatory 2026 highlights growing investment in resilient communications, navigation, cyber defence and data integration as armed forces seek to operate effectively across multiple domains.

Eurosatory 2026: Counter-drone moves into mainstream security market

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Eurosatory 2026: Counter-drone moves into mainstream security market

16th June 2026

Counter-drone technology is becoming a core requirement for European law enforcement and public security agencies as drone threats continue to evolve.

Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

15th June 2026

From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.

The FDI frigate: a growing success story with more opportunities to come

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The FDI frigate: a growing success story with more opportunities to come

15th June 2026

Designed as a multi-role frigate with both anti-submarine and air defence capabilities, Naval Group’s medium-sized FDI frigate increasingly stands out as a success story in an industry wrought with delays.

Eurosatory 2026: Vegvisir sets connectivity in contested environments in its sights

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Eurosatory 2026: Vegvisir sets connectivity in contested environments in its sights

13th June 2026

Maintaining connectivity in contested environments, where essential networks can easily be disrupted by enemy forces, has emerged as a key challenge in modern warfare. Estonian company Vegvisir aims to tackle that problem with a new Communi...

US weighs offshore warship production due to industrial limits

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US weighs offshore warship production due to industrial limits

12th June 2026

A Pentagon push to procure warships from Japanese and South Korean shipyards could reshape allied naval industrial strategy, but critics warn the approach risks hollowing out the domestic base Washington is seeking to restore.

Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

Lessons shaping the next phase of Arleigh Burke production post-Flight IIA

Programme update

Lessons shaping the next phase of Arleigh Burke production post-Flight IIA

11th June 2026

The accelerated delivery of the final Flight IIA destroyer, USS Patrick Gallagher, showcases the payoff of years of workforce investment and process reform at Bath Iron Works, with the lessons feeding into Flight III production.

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