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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare
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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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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.

South Korea faces serious defence budget squeeze

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South Korea faces serious defence budget squeeze

25th November 2021

The armed forces in South Korea is facing its first annual defence budget cut in 15 years.

USN awards Independence-class LCS logistics support contract

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USN awards Independence-class LCS logistics support contract

24th November 2021

Austal USA — which built the Independence-class LCS vessels — could maintain them at bases in the Asia-Pacific region until late 2026.

Muon-based research could facilitate Arctic operations

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Muon-based research could facilitate Arctic operations

24th November 2021

Could naturally occurring muons be the answer to the problem of how to navigate accurately in the GPS-denied Arctic?

RN insists early frigate retirements will not affect availability

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RN insists early frigate retirements will not affect availability

24th November 2021

Removing two Type 23 frigates from service early and extending the life of three others would enhance RN fleet availability, says Adm Sir Tony Radakin.

Latest MK 54 torpedo component deal includes Brazil and Spain

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Latest MK 54 torpedo component deal includes Brazil and Spain

24th November 2021

Brazil, Spain and the USN will receive lightweight torpedo components and common part kits.

Island-class patrol boats arrive in Ukraine

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Island-class patrol boats arrive in Ukraine

23rd November 2021

The arrival of two ex-USCG boats follows the delivery of another pair of Island-class craft to Ukraine in 2019.

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23rd November 2021

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LLTM funding increases again for LHA 9

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LLTM funding increases again for LHA 9

23rd November 2021

Latest long-lead materials contract will support construction of the fourth America-class assault ship.

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