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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.

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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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7th February 2022

Textron Systems believes surface effect ship technology could be used to provide specialised performance capabilities that traditional monohull vessels cannot.

Sophisticated wave modelling aids USN seabasing

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Sophisticated wave modelling aids USN seabasing

7th February 2022

General Dynamics subsidiary Applied Physical Sciences continues its work on environmental and ship motion forecasting for the USN.

USN to commission newest Independence-variant LCS

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USN to commission newest Independence-variant LCS

4th February 2022

The ship’s homeport will be at Naval Base San Diego in California.

Indian defence budget focuses on technology at home

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Indian defence budget focuses on technology at home

4th February 2022

India's new defence budget sees slow but steady growth for the coming year, despite the tensions it is experiencing with China and Pakistan.

NZ gives gloomy assessment of defence environment

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NZ gives gloomy assessment of defence environment

4th February 2022

Strategic competition and climate change were highlighted as the primary security threats for New Zealand in a recently issued report.

DARPA picks another MINC partner

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DARPA picks another MINC partner

3rd February 2022

MINC will help the US military move away from static and siloed information architectures towards autonomous, dynamic and mission-driven approaches.

Anduril acquisition reflects growing interest in AUVs

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Anduril acquisition reflects growing interest in AUVs

3rd February 2022

The AUV space is seen as a growing sector with deterring and defeating near-peer competitors requiring undersea capabilities.

AUKUS rocks the boat (Comment)

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AUKUS rocks the boat (Comment)

3rd February 2022

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Fast Labs chases quicker RF decrypts

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Fast Labs chases quicker RF decrypts

3rd February 2022

The DoD and US intelligence agencies are pursuing faster ways of deciphering RF signals.

Isotropic Systems increases satellite connectivity

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Isotropic Systems increases satellite connectivity

2nd February 2022

Isotropic Systems and SES Government Solutions have completed the testing of new antenna trials, which will increase US and NATO forces’ connectivity.

Once bitten but not twice shy: Iraq revisits idea of buying Italian ships

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Once bitten but not twice shy: Iraq revisits idea of buying Italian ships

2nd February 2022

There are indications that Iraq may order more surface naval vessels from Italian shipbuilders, despite the tortuous history of procurement between the two countries.

Fort Lauderdale finishes acceptance trials for USN

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Fort Lauderdale finishes acceptance trials for USN

2nd February 2022

The newest San Antonio-class LPD for the USN has completed sea acceptance trials.

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