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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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8th December 2021

The Middle East has proved a significant region for European shipbuilders such as Naval Group, Navantia and Fincantieri.

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7th December 2021

An Indian private-sector company has come up with a design for a midget submarine.

Babcock to provide high-frequency communications to Australia

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Babcock to provide high-frequency communications to Australia

7th December 2021

Babcock has been selected as the preferred tenderer to upgrade and sustain the Australian Defence Force’s high-frequency communication systems.

USN to commission future USS Daniel Inouye

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USN to commission future USS Daniel Inouye

7th December 2021

Daniel Inouye will be the 69th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer commissioned into the USN.

Kongsberg systems selected for Type 212CD boats

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Kongsberg systems selected for Type 212CD boats

7th December 2021

The array of sensors will feed information into the ORCCA navigation system on the Type 212 Common Design (CD) submarine for Germany and Norway.

GRSE launches first of four IN survey vessels

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GRSE launches first of four IN survey vessels

7th December 2021

Large survey ships for the Indian Navy will include underwater autonomous systems.

Ingalls begins work on DDG 131

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Ingalls begins work on DDG 131

7th December 2021

The future USS George M Neal is the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer being built for the USN by Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Taiwan lays keel for first indigenous submarine

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Taiwan lays keel for first indigenous submarine

6th December 2021

Taiwan's submarine programme continues to make progress, with the first keel laid last month.

Japanese programme rolls on for Lockheed Martin

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Japanese programme rolls on for Lockheed Martin

6th December 2021

Latest Japanese Aegis contract modification raises total value of the programme beyond $240 million.

Uruguay eyes OPVs in naval overhaul but words still speak louder than actions

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Uruguay eyes OPVs in naval overhaul but words still speak louder than actions

5th December 2021

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HII delivers latest Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

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HII delivers latest Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

3rd December 2021

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is working on four more Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

Lockheed Martin contracted for additional LRASMs

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Lockheed Martin contracted for additional LRASMs

2nd December 2021

The USAF-awarded contract to Lockheed Martin increases Lot Four and Lot Five Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production.

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