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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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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.

Turkey receives indigenously manufactured submarine head section

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Turkey receives indigenously manufactured submarine head section

29th November 2021

STM has completed the construction of the first indigenously manufactured head section, which houses the torpedo tubes, for the NTSP.

Hellenic Navy welcomes new support ship

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Hellenic Navy welcomes new support ship

26th November 2021

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the naming and induction ceremony for the support ship Aias.

India commissions fourth Kalvari sub

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India commissions fourth Kalvari sub

26th November 2021

The Indian Navy's submarine-building programme has now reached the two-thirds point, with a fourth boat commissioned.

SAIC continues Mk-48 Mod 7 activities

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SAIC continues Mk-48 Mod 7 activities

25th November 2021

Value of heavyweight torpedo deal from NAVSEA exceeds $1 billion with the latest contract modification.

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