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Naval Group’s Barracuda bid could deepen Franco-Greek naval alignment

9th April 2026

As the Hellenic Navy looks to replace its ageing submarines with a next-generation fleet, other likely contenders for the programme include TKMS, Saab, Fincantieri, Navantia and Hanwha Ocean.

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US Navy budget seeks 34 ships on yesterday’s industrial base

9th April 2026

The 2027 budget demands 34 new vessels, but ageing yards and backlogs raise questions about whether American shipbuilding can deliver.

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21st December 2021

A demonstration aboard USS George HW Bush saw a Boeing-owned MQ-25 move around on a carrier flight deck via a handheld remote control device.

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UK MoD seeks new intercept vessel

21st December 2021

The Intercept and Escort craft project plans to replace four types of boat with up to 61 new craft.

Fincantieri to build second Logistics Support Ship for the Italian Navy

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Fincantieri to build second Logistics Support Ship for the Italian Navy

21st December 2021

The Italian Navy’s first Logistic Support Ship, Vulcano, was delivered in March; Fincantieri has just been contracted to build a second vessel.

Canada upgrades its Halifax-class frigates

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Canada upgrades its Halifax-class frigates

20th December 2021

Saab has received a contract from the Royal Canadian Navy to integrate its Sea Giraffe radars with Halifax-class frigates.

Key decisions await RN (Opinion)

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Key decisions await RN (Opinion)

20th December 2021

Perhaps the most important part of Adm Sir Ben Key’s tenure as First Sea Lord will not be the immediate RN of today, but setting the conditions for the navy of the future.

Australia launches first OPV but delivery will be six months late

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Australia launches first OPV but delivery will be six months late

16th December 2021

The first OPV for the Royal Australian Navy has been launched, but the programme is experiencing difficulties because of COVID-19 delays and weapon integration issues.

FMV signs contract for next phase of Torped 62 life extension

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FMV signs contract for next phase of Torped 62 life extension

16th December 2021

Swedish heavyweight torpedo to benefit from more life extension work by Saab.

USN orders ESSM Block 2 support from Raytheon

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USN orders ESSM Block 2 support from Raytheon

16th December 2021

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

Defence Committee urges higher spending to plug RN capability gaps

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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.

Gulf of Aden hosts USN laser demonstration

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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.

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