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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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rMCM launch and recovery system undergoes tests

21st January 2022

Tests continue under the autonomous mine clearance vessel programme for the Belgian and Dutch navies, with the latest focus being on launch and recovery systems.

Flex Fighters enhance Ghanaian offshore security

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Flex Fighters enhance Ghanaian offshore security

21st January 2022

The recent arrival of four Flex Fighter vessels in Ghana reflects efforts by the West African nation to augment its offshore security capabilities.

CMS for Indonesian missile craft passes factory acceptance

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CMS for Indonesian missile craft passes factory acceptance

21st January 2022

The Indonesian Navy approves the C-Flex combat management system for its newest KCR-60M boats.

South Korea awards warship contracts and readies SAM for production

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South Korea awards warship contracts and readies SAM for production

20th January 2022

South Korea is a hotbed of naval activity - with frigates, destroyers, submarines and new SAMs all under construction.

USN turns to Booz Allen Hamilton for LCS support services

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USN turns to Booz Allen Hamilton for LCS support services

19th January 2022

Booz Allen Hamilton will provide a single executive for end-to-end support of LCS vessels.

Russia approves Otvet for naval duties

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Russia approves Otvet for naval duties

19th January 2022

A new anti-submarine missile has been approved to enter service with the Russian Navy.

Qatar expects imminent OPV delivery

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Qatar expects imminent OPV delivery

19th January 2022

With the high-profile FIFA World Cup looming on the horizon this year, Qatar wants to enhance maritime security with new OPVs and other high-end warships.

Indonesia commissions hospital ship and stealthy trimaran

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Indonesia commissions hospital ship and stealthy trimaran

17th January 2022

The Indonesian Navy has a diverse fleet of vessels, and two more interesting locally built types have just been added to the fleet.

ONR picks partner for swarm autonomy research

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ONR picks partner for swarm autonomy research

17th January 2022

Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation will investigate ‘heterogeneity across the swarm and super swarm systems’, according to the DoD.

Taiwan allocates record defence budget for 2022

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Taiwan allocates record defence budget for 2022

16th January 2022

Facing increasing belligerence from China, Taipei has significantly boosted defence spending, especially for domestically-produced weapons.

Australia receives first upgraded C-130J

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Australia receives first upgraded C-130J

16th January 2022

Australia is upgrading its C-130J fleet and has prepared the way for a future P-8A upgrade, but the RAAF is struggling with its much-delayed C-27J programme.

BrahMos finally finds an export customer

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BrahMos finally finds an export customer

14th January 2022

The Philippines becomes the first customer for the BrahMos missile, which India has been diligently marketing for years.

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