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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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17th May 2022

Sentient is now offering a maritime version of its ViDAR system, and the way has been cleared to install it on Australian S-100 Camcopters.

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16th May 2022

The first activity in a dry-dock contract for the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers is scheduled for 2023.

Reina Isabel returns to port after partial failure to complete Ukraine delivery

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Reina Isabel returns to port after partial failure to complete Ukraine delivery

16th May 2022

The Spanish Navy support vessel Reina Isabel returned to its homeport on 13 May after a mission to deliver arms, ammunition and Ukraine — although Kyiv did not receive everything it expected.

RN explores autonomous vehicles under attack submarine replacement plans

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RN explores autonomous vehicles under attack submarine replacement plans

16th May 2022

Work on the future SSN(R), the replacement for the Astute-class submarines, continues to progress as planned.

Indo-Pacific 2022: Rise of the maritime machines in Australia

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Rise of the maritime machines in Australia

13th May 2022

Although lagging behind the utilisation of UAVs, militaries are now exploring new applications for and types of UUVs and USVs. Australia is no exception.

Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia is set to trigger MCM tender

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia is set to trigger MCM tender

13th May 2022

Three industry contenders have emerged for the Australian navy's quest for a new unmanned MCM system.

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Raytheon Anschütz climbs aboard Hunter programme

12th May 2022

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Australian Army demands capable landing craft

12th May 2022

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Deciphering the feasibility of PLA bases in the South Pacific (Opinion)

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Deciphering the feasibility of PLA bases in the South Pacific (Opinion)

12th May 2022

A secretive security pact has turned Solomon Islands into potentially a first South Pacific location for a Chinese military base. But would such a base be an asset or a liability?

Indo-Pacific 2022: Kongsberg shows StrikeMaster concept

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Kongsberg shows StrikeMaster concept

11th May 2022

Kongsberg has become heavily involved in Australian missile programmes in recent years.

Philippine Coast Guard commissions its newest and largest vessel

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Philippine Coast Guard commissions its newest and largest vessel

11th May 2022

Built by Japan’s Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, BRP Teresa Magbanua has a maximum speed of 24kt and a range of 4,000nmi.

General Atomics nets Columbia-class propulsor hardware contract

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General Atomics nets Columbia-class propulsor hardware contract

11th May 2022

The 12-ship Columbia-class will replace the USN’s Ohio-class submarines.

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