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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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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.

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?

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