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Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

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Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

3rd February 2026

RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.

Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

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Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

2nd February 2026

The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.

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Raytheon gains contract modification to support ESSM Block 2 full-rate production requirements.

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Defence Committee urges higher spending to plug RN capability gaps

16th December 2021

A UK Parliament Defence Committee report, called "We're going to need a bigger Navy", compared the RN surface fleet to 'porcupines' with well-defended vessels that lack lethality.

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Gulf of Aden hosts USN laser demonstration

16th December 2021

USS Portland successfully test-fired the LWSD Mark 2 MOD 0 laser weapon on 14 December.

Lockheed Martin aids Aegis upgrade for Hobart class

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Lockheed Martin aids Aegis upgrade for Hobart class

16th December 2021

Aegis combat system upgrade covers three Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyers.

Indonesia ordains single KT-1B trainer

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Indonesia ordains single KT-1B trainer

15th December 2021

PTDI has assembled a first KT-1B trainer for the Indonesian Air Force, plus it is concentrating on the NC212i and N219.

Thai navy introduces Blackjack into service

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Thai navy introduces Blackjack into service

15th December 2021

The latest UAV to join the Thai military is the Blackjack from Boeing Insitu.

MBDA’s anti-ship missile achieves important milestone

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MBDA’s anti-ship missile achieves important milestone

15th December 2021

MBDA’s newest anti-ship missile has successfully completed its final firing test and will now enter into operation.

French landing craft programme crawls past milestone

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French landing craft programme crawls past milestone

15th December 2021

The French Navy has received its first two EDA-S craft but it will take some time before all of them enter service.

FMS approval paves the way for Greece-US ship deals

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FMS approval paves the way for Greece-US ship deals

15th December 2021

Despite Athens' commitment to purchase French frigates, the US State Department has approved possible ship deals with Greece.

Indian spate of tests includes a missile-assisted torpedo

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Indian spate of tests includes a missile-assisted torpedo

15th December 2021

India's weapons research agency has conducted tests on a missile-assisted torpedo, short-range surface-to-air missile, extended-range rockets and more.

Australia ramps up medium landing craft tender

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Australia ramps up medium landing craft tender

14th December 2021

Australia's programme to build army medium landing craft has officially kicked off with a tender.

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Saildrone takes to the water in Red Sea

14th December 2021

USN Task Force 59 is integrating USVs and AI into 5th Fleet operations.

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