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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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1st April 2022

India has an active missile programme, working both with the Israelis and developing ballistic missiles indigenously.

DSA 2022: Network-centric project on track in Malaysia

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DSA 2022: Network-centric project on track in Malaysia

31st March 2022

Despite some COVID-related disruption, the Phase 1B (1) of the Network Centric Operations programme for the Malaysian Armed Forces is on track.

Remus 300 joins USN Program of Record

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31st March 2022

Remus 300 has been selected to join the USN Small UUV Program of Record.

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31st March 2022

Somerset will return to the RN fleet following sea trials for operational tasking.

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DSA 2022: PAL Aerospace and Thales agree to co-develop maritime multimission system

30th March 2022

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30th March 2022

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Leonardo to equip German F126 frigates

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Leonardo to equip German F126 frigates

30th March 2022

The frigates are being built entirely in German shipyards in Kiel, Hamburg and Wolgast.

Japan’s army establishes new electronic operations unit

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Japan’s army establishes new electronic operations unit

29th March 2022

Japan is expanding its number of EW units, plus it is developing high-powered microwave weapons able to counter enemy UAVs.

USN issues Digital Modular Radio contract modification

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USN issues Digital Modular Radio contract modification

29th March 2022

‘Emergent requirements that were not anticipated at the onset of the contract’ have prompted the DoD to amend its Digital Modular Radio deal with General Dynamics Mission Systems.

DSA 2022: STM positions itself for Malaysian naval programmes

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DSA 2022: STM positions itself for Malaysian naval programmes

29th March 2022

Turkish shipbuilder STM has put forward designs to meet Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 and Malaysian coast guard requirements.

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