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US Navy to accelerate the replenishment of SM-6 stocks as demand continues to surge

5th May 2026

The Naval Sea Systems Command exercised a US$335 million modification to a contract with RTX Raytheon to support increasing the production of Standard Missiles 6 by 2030. Shephard spoke with the company president about how the company has scaled to meet demand.

How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls

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How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls

1st May 2026

Ageing Baltic vessels and an absence of active minehunting vessel programmes in the region have been put under the spotlight in the recent conflict.

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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

The sinking in April of the Russian Navy’s Black Sea flagship, although not evidence of a major change in the naval domain, is a far cry from the pre-emptive scuttling of Ukraine’s own flagship. The donation of increasingly advanced materie...

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.

Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia set to explore XLAUVs

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia set to explore XLAUVs

10th May 2022

For the first time, Australia is moving towards developing extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles.

Turkish UAVs add capability for Black Sea mine detection

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Turkish UAVs add capability for Black Sea mine detection

9th May 2022

While much attention has been fixed on the strike capabilities of UAVs in the current Russia-Ukraine war, a different application for uncrewed aircraft has made headway in the Black Sea.

Dreadnought nuclear deterrent submarine programme progresses with new contracts

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Dreadnought nuclear deterrent submarine programme progresses with new contracts

9th May 2022

HMS Dreadnought is scheduled to enter service in the early 2030s as the first of a new generation of SSBNs for the RN.

Are hypersonics the answer to the Royal Navy's lethality debate?

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Are hypersonics the answer to the Royal Navy's lethality debate?

9th May 2022

Lethality was a key topic during the First Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference, with UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey saying he wanted to see the RN lead the way in the field.

Ukrainian TB2 attacks on Russian vessels may mark a first in naval warfare

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Ukrainian TB2 attacks on Russian vessels may mark a first in naval warfare

6th May 2022

Attacks by Ukrainian Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAVs on Russian patrol boats in the Black Sea could mark the first successful neutralisation of naval vessels by an uncrewed system.

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