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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

22nd April 2026

The Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the MDA’s SM-3 IIA by more than 1,000%.

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Israel orders three new submarines from TKMS

24th January 2022

The presence of an elongated sail on concept artwork and the high price tag of the submarines has prompted questions about the capabilities of new boats ordered by Israel from Germany.

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Fire aboard Provorny disrupts Project 20385

24th January 2022

Was damage to the corvette Provorny in a December 2021 fire more serious than the Russian Navy and MoD care to admit?

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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.

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