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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.

US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

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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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13th January 2022

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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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13th January 2022

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UK hunts for extra large autonomous underwater vehicle

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UK hunts for extra large autonomous underwater vehicle

12th January 2022

The UK RN is increasingly looking to fill roles across its fleet with autonomous or uncrewed capabilities.

Flight I San Antonio-class LPD programme concludes

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Flight I San Antonio-class LPD programme concludes

11th January 2022

USS Richard M McCool Jr was launched on 7 January as the 13th out of 26 San Antonio-class LPDs for the USN.

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11th January 2022

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HMS Prince of Wales gears up for NATO operations

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HMS Prince of Wales gears up for NATO operations

11th January 2022

The aircraft carrier takes on a key NATO responsibility at a time of increased tensions between the alliance and Russia.

Italian naval EW equipment exports tell a tale of inconsistency

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Italian naval EW equipment exports tell a tale of inconsistency

10th January 2022

Different criteria seem to have been applied to exports of naval electronic countermeasures to Egypt as opposed to Qatar, Turkmenistan and the UAE.

Raytheon progresses AN/SPY-6 efforts

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Raytheon progresses AN/SPY-6 efforts

10th January 2022

Raytheon's AN/SPY-6 radar family will equip seven classes of USN ships.

Bulgaria chooses naval repair and maintenance provider

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Bulgaria chooses naval repair and maintenance provider

10th January 2022

Main Bulgarian naval assets to be supported by Varna shipyard.

Norfolk yards gain USN maintenance work

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Norfolk yards gain USN maintenance work

7th January 2022

Six shipyards will compete for orders in a five-year maintenance package for six USN ship classes.

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