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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

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

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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.

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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.

BAE Systems touts benefits of digital engineering

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BAE Systems touts benefits of digital engineering

14th January 2022

Following a recent contract award from the USN, BAE Systems spoke to Shephard about the benefits of digital modelling and engineering approaches.

ONR turns to academia for Marine Robotics Testbed development

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ONR turns to academia for Marine Robotics Testbed development

14th January 2022

The University of California San Diego will help the USN to improve autonomous or remotely operated oceanographic sampling techniques.

Hensoldt joins the Type 212CD supply chain

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Hensoldt joins the Type 212CD supply chain

14th January 2022

The German-Norwegian Type 212CD programme marks the first time that OMS 150 and OMS 300 optronic masts will be installed in tandem.

Peru sets out naval modernisation plans for 2022

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Peru sets out naval modernisation plans for 2022

14th January 2022

Peru continues to upgrade its naval capabilities despite its limited budget.

Italian future submarine programme takes a step forward

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Italian future submarine programme takes a step forward

14th January 2022

Construction is underway of the first U212NFS submarine for the Italian Navy.

India picks Ultra-Mahindra partnership to enhance ASW

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India picks Ultra-Mahindra partnership to enhance ASW

14th January 2022

IADS for the Indian Navy will detect enemy torpedoes at long range and divert them from their intended targets.

Cavitation tunnel supports Turkish naval stealth research

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Cavitation tunnel supports Turkish naval stealth research

13th January 2022

The opening of the KATMANSIS cavitation tunnel testbed marks a further step towards industrial self-sufficiency in Turkey.

French MoD creates VR planning centre

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French MoD creates VR planning centre

13th January 2022

The VR Decision project in France aims to investigate the impact of immersive technologies on collaborative processes that underpin the decision-making cycle and operational planning.

Future USN destroyer details break cover

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Future USN destroyer details break cover

13th January 2022

The USN is minimising the incorporation of new technologies as it looks to develop its next large surface combatant.

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