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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

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Philippine Coast Guard commissions its newest and largest vessel

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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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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

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10th May 2022

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IAI and 2Excel put Maritime Heron to the test in UK

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IAI and 2Excel put Maritime Heron to the test in UK

10th May 2022

The Maritime Heron MALE UAS has proved itself capable of operating under UK regulations.

Indo-Pacific 2022: BMT pushes Ellida for Australian joint support ship

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Indo-Pacific 2022: BMT pushes Ellida for Australian joint support ship

10th May 2022

BMT has thrown its hat into the ring for Australia's joint support ship requirement.

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia set to explore XLAUVs

10th May 2022

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