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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

15th April 2026

Designed in 2019, Canada's new River-class destroyers are planned to be handed over by the 2050s. The long procurement timeline has cast doubt on whether the platforms will be obsolete for tomorrow’s warfare.

Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

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Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

14th April 2026

UK defence secretary John Healey’s exposure of a covert Russian deep-sea operation against undersea infrastructure in the Atlantic validates the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion concept but lays bare a capacity gap that autonomous systems, allied integration and sustained investment must close.

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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.

Brazil progresses nuclear submarine project

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Brazil progresses nuclear submarine project

2nd December 2021

French shipbuilder Naval Group is providing technical assistance across all aspects of the future SSN except for the nuclear reactor.

RCN contract supports testing new technologies

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RCN contract supports testing new technologies

2nd December 2021

The Canadian government is investing in Naval Experimentation and Testing – Engineering and Charter Services (NEXT-ECS) to support the country's navy.

US DoD locates Sonardyne for underwater tracking

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US DoD locates Sonardyne for underwater tracking

2nd December 2021

Advanced Acoustic Concepts has selected Sonardyne’s Micro-Ranger 2 for US DoD programmes.

NATO considers its future in Strategic Concept document

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NATO considers its future in Strategic Concept document

1st December 2021

Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, outlined NATO’s next Strategic Concept document at the Riga Public Diplomacy Conference on 30 November.

Keel laid for first Belgian-Dutch rMCM minehunter

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Keel laid for first Belgian-Dutch rMCM minehunter

1st December 2021

The first ship of six for Belgium will be named BNS Ostende.

Naval Group rolls out latest Barracuda-class sub

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Naval Group rolls out latest Barracuda-class sub

1st December 2021

Naval Group aims to produce a new submarine for the French Navy every two years, with the company on track to deliver the first four boats by 2026.

PESCO project to develop building blocks for future European ships

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PESCO project to develop building blocks for future European ships

1st December 2021

From AAW destroyers to ASW frigates and escorts, common systems could be incorporated on any number of vessel classes built by EU member states under the 4E programme.

US outlines foreign policy in Global Posture Review

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US outlines foreign policy in Global Posture Review

30th November 2021

The Global Posture Review, released on 29 November, will inform the next iteration of the US National Defense Strategy.

Trinidad and Tobago expects Cape-class boats to do their duty

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Trinidad and Tobago expects Cape-class boats to do their duty

30th November 2021

Trinidad and Tobago PM Dr Keith Rowley says he expects 'nothing but good news' from the use of two new Cape-class patrol boats.

Tsirkon series production begins

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Tsirkon series production begins

30th November 2021

The Russian Navy awaits Tsirkon hypersonic missile deliveries in 2022.

Indra to equip South Korea’s KSS III submarine with Pegaso electronic defence system

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Indra to equip South Korea’s KSS III submarine with Pegaso electronic defence system

29th November 2021

Spain’s Indra systems announced the new contract on 25 November.

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