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From REPMUS to procurement: the four capabilities NATO navies want from USVs

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From REPMUS to procurement: the four capabilities NATO navies want from USVs

13th October 2026

Syos Aerospace will channel its first outside capital into research, production and overseas reach as navies seek jam-resistant, integrated uncrewed fleets.

US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

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US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

13th October 2026

The service is updating several parts of its aviation fleet including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and procuring uncrewed aircraft to boost its maritime surveillance.

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  • Production-ready beats prototype-ready in the US Navy’s MUSV marketplace

    Production-ready beats prototype-ready in the US Navy’s MUSV marketplace

  • Anduril’s $6.6bn wager on fixing America’s submarine bottleneck

    Anduril’s $6.6bn wager on fixing America’s submarine bottleneck

  • “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

    “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

  • US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

    US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

  • Anduril’s $6.6bn wager on fixing America’s submarine bottleneck

    Anduril’s $6.6bn wager on fixing America’s submarine bottleneck

  • “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

    “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

  • Patria NEMO Navy: Unlocking unmatched versatility and protection for modern naval forces

    Patria NEMO Navy: Unlocking unmatched versatility and protection for modern naval forces

  • US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

    US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

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“Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

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“Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

14th October 2026

In Conversation… The geopolitical landscape is increasingly uncertain, with the UK and its allies confronting the most unpredictable international environment for decades. To adapt, defence readiness must begin long before assets reach the ...

Patria NEMO Navy: Unlocking unmatched versatility and protection for modern naval forces

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13th October 2026

The Patria NEMO Navy mortar system marks a revolutionary advance in maritime defence technology, offering unparalleled benefits to customers who demand performance, adaptability and safety in their naval operations.

Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

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Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

13th October 2026

The Royal Canadian Navy’s CU179 Peregrine will undergo Halifax-class frigate trials in 2027 ahead of initial operational capability in 2028, while River-class destroyer integration arrangements remain undefined.

“Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

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“Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

9th October 2026

In Conversation… Shephard’s Andrew White talks to Zafer Şen, CEO and co-founder of OBSS, about the future of command-and-control software in the age of artificial intelligence, and his company’s ambitions in the UK defence market.

Argentina’s submarine and frigate acquisitions resurface with $3.5bn funding plan

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Argentina’s submarine and frigate acquisitions resurface with $3.5bn funding plan

8th October 2026

Buenos Aires set out foreign loans worth $3.5 billion in its draft 2027 budget, opening a contest in which Naval Group and TKMS could lead the field.

AUKUS heavyweight torpedo test raises questions over future armed UUV requirements

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AUKUS heavyweight torpedo test raises questions over future armed UUV requirements

8th October 2026

A heavyweight torpedo firing from the Royal Navy’s uncrewed submarine XV Excalibur suggests a shift beyond surveillance, with allied navies eyeing strike roles for large autonomous undersea vessels.

Industrial teams prepare roadmap for Indonesia aircraft carrier transformation

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Industrial teams prepare roadmap for Indonesia aircraft carrier transformation

6th October 2026

Fincantieri and PT PAL have agreed on a framework to modernise the former Giuseppe Garibaldi, with drones, communications and broader Italian–Indonesian industrial ties involved.

Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

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Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

2nd October 2026

With no formal competition under way, industrial partnerships, production capacity and air defence capability could all shape the programme as Denmark considers how to replace its three Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.

Five years on: where could opportunities emerge next for AUKUS Pillar II?

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Five years on: where could opportunities emerge next for AUKUS Pillar II?

2nd October 2026

Payload commonality, combat systems and electronic warfare are emerging as likely priorities as the trilateral partnership balances building submarines with sharing industrial ecosystems.

Singapore expands maritime presence with future-ready Sentinel OPV

Programme update

Singapore expands maritime presence with future-ready Sentinel OPV

1st October 2026

Singapore is building space for uncrewed systems and future technologies into its new Sentinel-class OPVs, reflecting a wider move towards adaptable vessels capable of maintaining persistent maritime presence.

From the Baltic to the Gulf: where USV procurement is heading next

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From the Baltic to the Gulf: where USV procurement is heading next

30th September 2026

Saildrone’s new Copenhagen base is one sign of a larger shift, as navies globally turn to uncrewed vessels for surveillance and mine clearance.

Israeli Navy looks to expand as war reshapes future force requirements

Programme update

Israeli Navy looks to expand as war reshapes future force requirements

29th September 2026

Israel’s navy is preparing for a larger and more technically diverse role, but its ambitions could be impacted by supply chain restrictions, accelerating demand for domestic naval production as well as autonomous maritime capabilities.

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