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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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4th March 2022

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3rd March 2022

France’s new BRF ships will replace the ageing Durance-class command and supply ships.

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3rd March 2022

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Putin’s war in Ukraine has far-reaching implications for Asian militaries

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Putin’s war in Ukraine has far-reaching implications for Asian militaries

3rd March 2022

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Singapore’s Formidables to undergo midlife upgrade

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Singapore’s Formidables to undergo midlife upgrade

3rd March 2022

With the oldest ship now 15 years old, Singapore's frigates are due for an extensive upgrade to be conducted by ST Engineering.

Ukraine-UK naval projects still on despite Russian invasion

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Ukraine-UK naval projects still on despite Russian invasion

2nd March 2022

The Ukrainian Parliament ratified an agreement for naval projects in late January.

Saab to build X-band digital radar prototype for USN

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Saab to build X-band digital radar prototype for USN

1st March 2022

US Navy will assess X-band all-digital radar performance in a contested maritime environment.

DSIT unveils WhitePointer underwater acoustic communications suite

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DSIT unveils WhitePointer underwater acoustic communications suite

1st March 2022

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Next-generation Italian submarine project passes system design review

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Next-generation Italian submarine project passes system design review

1st March 2022

The U212 NFS programme will be a ‘catalyst for enhanced international skills technologies amongst EU and non-EU countries’, says OCCAR.

RN plans Type 45 ballistic missile defence, eyes future counter-hypersonic capability

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RN plans Type 45 ballistic missile defence, eyes future counter-hypersonic capability

28th February 2022

The UK RN will upgrade its Type 45 destroyers to provide a ballistic missile defence capability while detailing plans for the ship's replacements to feature counter-hypersonic equipment.

To block or not to block? That is the question for Turkey (Opinion)

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To block or not to block? That is the question for Turkey (Opinion)

28th February 2022

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Indian Navy completes its P-8I fleet

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Indian Navy completes its P-8I fleet

28th February 2022

The Indian Navy is stepping up training on the P-8I maritime patrol aircraft following the arrival of the latest aircraft from Boeing.

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