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Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

19th October 2026

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US military seeks common controllers for drones and robotic systems

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US Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command initiatives signal demand for interoperable uncrewed systems control, creating opportunities for suppliers of hardware, software and integration services.

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The US Navy is pushing for a fleet of over 350 crewed ships and submarines and around 150 large USVs and UUVs under the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm Mike Gilday's Navigation Plan 2022.

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28th July 2022

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Australian Dash 8s for maritime surveillance to receive radar upgrade with SeaVue

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Australian Dash 8s for maritime surveillance to receive radar upgrade with SeaVue

28th July 2022

Under contract from Cobham Special Mission, Raytheon is upgrading a fleet of 11 Dash 8 aircraft with the SeaVue MR radar.

Boeing continues DARPA Hunter XLUUV work

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Boeing continues DARPA Hunter XLUUV work

27th July 2022

Boeing has received an $8.51 million contract modification from DARPA for Option 3 of the Hunter Phase 2 programme.

Pakistan Navy pushes forward with maritime patrol aircraft project

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Pakistan Navy pushes forward with maritime patrol aircraft project

27th July 2022

Pakistan is relying on converted commercial aircraft for its ongoing requirement for maritime patrol aircraft.

Hanwha demonstrates anti-submarine UUV for ROKN

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Hanwha demonstrates anti-submarine UUV for ROKN

27th July 2022

Hanwha Systems is working on USVs and UUVs for South Korea's navy, including an anti-submarine type. The country is also working to improve its AIP and fuel cell technology.

Navantia delivers second Al Jubail-class Saudi corvette

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26th July 2022

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has delivered the second Avante 2200-based corvette for Saudi Arabia.

BAE Systems to maintain Artisan radar and CMS aboard Brazilian Navy flagship

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BAE Systems to maintain Artisan radar and CMS aboard Brazilian Navy flagship

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iXblue and ECA Group demonstrate subsea asset tracking to Polish Naval Academy

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Russian submarine activity triggers Italian interest in new ASW assets

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SEA to extend NSIPS to Queen Elizabeth-class carriers and Type 45 destroyers

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26th July 2022

A systems integration contract for UK RN submarines is being extended to major surface vessels.

Ingalls Shipbuilding and Bath Iron Works net DDG(X) contracts

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26th July 2022

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Bath Iron Works have been awarded engineering and design contracts to develop the USN's next-generation DDG(X) destroyer.

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