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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

19th October 2026

The changing Arctic environment is creating new challenges for submarine detection, driving demand for distributed sensors, uncrewed underwater vehicles and real-time acoustic modelling.

Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

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US Army enlists Raytheon to build TITAN prototype

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US Army enlists Raytheon to build TITAN prototype

4th July 2022

The US Army has contracted Raytheon to develop a prototype for the TITAN programme to support Joint All-Domain Command and Control.

Thales Australia and Expal join forces on sovereign naval munitions capability

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Thales Australia and Expal join forces on sovereign naval munitions capability

4th July 2022

The Royal Australian Navy will benefit from improved security of supply of naval ammunition, following a new tie-up between Thales Australia and Expal Systems.

Incumbent loses out as Austal USA wins follow-on Offshore Patrol Cutter contract

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Incumbent loses out as Austal USA wins follow-on Offshore Patrol Cutter contract

4th July 2022

Austal will leverage its new steel shipbuilding facility to build up to 11 Heritage-class OPCs for the US Coast Guard.

Turks hail swarming landmark as USV work diversifies

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Turks hail swarming landmark as USV work diversifies

4th July 2022

Turkish industry continues to develop new USV platforms and explore new applications for the technology.

Japan selects JMU as main contractor for new OPVs

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Japan selects JMU as main contractor for new OPVs

4th July 2022

Japan is proceeding with a series of a dozen OPVs ideal for use in its southwest region against intruding Chinese vessels.

Naval Warfare magazine: MCMVs, International interoperability and crewed-uncrewed teaming

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1st July 2022

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Philippines awards LPD tender to PT PAL

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Philippines awards LPD tender to PT PAL

1st July 2022

In another midnight deal before Duterte left office, the Philippines signed a contract for a pair of landing platform docks. Its first Israeli-built fast attack craft were launched too.

Singapore to get wheeled artillery and Bronco 3s from 2024

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Singapore to get wheeled artillery and Bronco 3s from 2024

1st July 2022

Singapore's defence minister provided updates on artillery, tracked carriers, submarines and the country's new Digital and Intelligence Service.

USN awards SM-2 contract modification for Raytheon

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USN awards SM-2 contract modification for Raytheon

30th June 2022

SM-2 Block IIIC features an active radar seeker and is expected to be deployed by the USN surface fleet by October 2022.

Rheinmetall to develop prototype naval airburst munition

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Rheinmetall to develop prototype naval airburst munition

30th June 2022

Rheinmetall claims that its new 30mm x 173mm Kinetic Energy Electronically Timed airburst round would aid point defence for surface vessels.

Australia has no looming submarine capability gap, at least according to the RAN

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Australia has no looming submarine capability gap, at least according to the RAN

30th June 2022

Will the recent change of government bring about a much-needed admission from Australia's navy that a capability gap will occur in its submarine fleet?

Royal Navy to extend RFA Argus service life beyond 2030, retaining medical capabilities

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Royal Navy to extend RFA Argus service life beyond 2030, retaining medical capabilities

29th June 2022

Medical facilities aboard RFA Argus will eventually be replaced by a capability hosted on the future Multi Role Support Ships (MRSS).

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