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As uncrewed naval systems advance, capabilities to counter them are emerging

28th April 2026

Research programmes and system procurement efforts to counter uncrewed surface and underwater vehicle threats are accelerating as naval drone uptake spreads.

US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

27th April 2026

After recording a nearly six-year delay in the OPC schedule, the USCG intends to advance with the programme, reaching multiple milestones in the short term.

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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

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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.

Indo-Pacific 2022: Schiebel nabs pole position for expedited UAV contract

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Schiebel nabs pole position for expedited UAV contract

11th May 2022

To speed up acquisition, Australia has selected the Austrian-designed Camcopter for a naval UAV requirement.

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Despite grim Reaper decision, GA-ASI retains hope

10th May 2022

Naval Group was not present at the Sydney expo after cancellation of its submarine programme, but GA-ASI put in an appearance despite its own Australian setback.

USN and RAN to receive advanced anti-submarine warfare suite

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USN and RAN to receive advanced anti-submarine warfare suite

10th May 2022

The AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 combat system suite being provided to Australia and the US uses passive sonar to provide early warning of threat torpedoes.

Indo-Pacific 2022: PFG unveils Sentinel 1100 watercraft

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Indo-Pacific 2022: PFG unveils Sentinel 1100 watercraft

10th May 2022

A Tasmanian company is positioning its watercraft, using a unique construction material, for Australian naval requirements.

Indo-Pacific 2022: Austal shows versatile new OPV 60

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Austal shows versatile new OPV 60

10th May 2022

Austal has shown off a new OPV design that straddles a gap in its range, plus it is pursuing unmanned versions of its vessels.

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Down, but not out (Comment)

10th May 2022

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