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Naval Warfare
South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs
HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.
Defence Notes
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
Naval Warfare
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
Naval Warfare
US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026
The FY26 Homeland Security Bill Markup of the House Committee on Appropriations included resources for the procurement of ships, aircraft and unmanned systems.
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Naval Warfare
Autonomous Mine Hunting: Supplying the British Solution (Studio)
Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics releases updated MUOS waveform for DMR
21st September 2018
General Dynamics Mission Systems has successfully completed testing and released the updated Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) WFv3.1.5 waveform for the US Navy's software defined …
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Naval Warfare
CASG acknowledges Hunter-class build challenges
21st September 2018
As the Royal Australian Navy looks ahead to acquiring Hunter-class frigates, RADM Anthony Dalton, General Manager of Ships at Australia’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group …
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Military Logistics
US Navy teaches partners small boat repair skills
20th September 2018
US Navy personnel are teaching partner nations the critical logistics skills necessary to repair and maintain small boat fleets to support special operations and other …
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Naval Warfare
Terma, T&G Nordic sign agreement
20th September 2018
Terma has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finnish company T&G; Nordic regarding Terma’s C-Guard decoy launching system. Under the agreement, T&G; Nordic will …
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Defence Notes
US coalition to block North Korean oil
20th September 2018
A US government effort to build a multinational coalition to monitor North Korean violations of fuel smuggling appears to be gaining steam. The Trump administration, …
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Naval Warfare
JS Atago completes Aegis combat system test
19th September 2018
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has successfully used an upgraded Aegis combat system to test its ballistic missile defence (BMD) capabilities. The Japanese Flight Test …
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Naval Warfare
AAD 2018: Twiga’s sight set across the water
19th September 2018
South African company Twiga Services is looking to expand its 850 Military Patrol Boat’s (850 MPB) utilisation into South American waters, building on its operational …
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Military Logistics
Australia approves fuel transformation programme
19th September 2018
The Australian government has approved a new programme that aims to deliver safe, simple and a more assured defence fuel network in partnership with industry, …
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Military Logistics
Serco to continue to CIWS support
18th September 2018
Serco has received an IDIQ contract to continue providing installation support for close-in weapons systems (CIWS) on US Navy, US Army and US Coast Guard …
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine strengthens its naval power
18th September 2018
Ukraine continues to invest in its naval fleet development by taking delivery of new vessels while also planning the purchase of additional platforms. The first …
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Naval Warfare
ROK requests P-8A aircraft
18th September 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to the Republic of Korea, the …
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Naval Warfare
Japan reportedly conducts submarine drill in South China Sea
17th September 2018
Japan has carried out its first submarine drill in the South China Sea, a newspaper said on 17 September, a move that could provoke Beijing …
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Digital Battlespace
Ruselectronics develops maritime comms system
17th September 2018
Rostec company Ruselectronics has developed a multifunctional integrated communication system for maritime vessels.Called MIKS, the system provides digital communications and wireless connectivity with seamless roaming …
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Naval Warfare
USCG releases RFI for MSS+ programme
14th September 2018
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has released a request for information for installation of the Minotaur mission system suite (MSS+) and a block upgrade for …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea launches its first missile-capable submarine
14th September 2018
South Korea launched its first ever missile-capable attack submarine on 14 September, despite a recent diplomatic thaw with the nuclear-armed North. The $700 million, 3,000t …
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Digital Battlespace
Five Eyes acquisition struggles with private sector innovation
13th September 2018
Members of the Five Eyes alliance have in recent years attempted wholesale reform of their acquisition processes to speed up the fielding of new capabilities. …
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Naval Warfare
Poland prioritises submarines as industry details bids
13th September 2018
Polish government officials highlighted the procurement of new submarines under the Orka programme as one of the top military priorities for the nation during MSPO …
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Special Operations
Medical training needs outlined for US Army SOC
13th September 2018
US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has outlined its specific medical training and support needs for tactical medical training. The classes were outlined in a …
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Naval Warfare
USCG awards contract for cutter boats
13th September 2018
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to MetalCraft Marine US to provide a fleet of cutter boats-large (CB-L), …
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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![US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026]()
US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026
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![US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs]()
US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs
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![Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy]()
Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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![US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026]()
US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026
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![US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs]()
US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs
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![Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy]()
Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy
