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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

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Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

19th October 2026

A €3.7 billion destroyer contract for Fincantieri and Leonardo is only the start, with submarines, corvettes and a new carrier pointing to more opportunities.

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Once bitten but not twice shy: Iraq revisits idea of buying Italian ships

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Once bitten but not twice shy: Iraq revisits idea of buying Italian ships

2nd February 2022

There are indications that Iraq may order more surface naval vessels from Italian shipbuilders, despite the tortuous history of procurement between the two countries.

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2nd February 2022

The newest San Antonio-class LPD for the USN has completed sea acceptance trials.

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31st January 2022

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Atlas Elektronik to deliver further autonomous minehunter to RN

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Atlas Elektronik to deliver further autonomous minehunter to RN

31st January 2022

The vessel will undertake minesweeping and minehunting tasks.

Fincantieri delivers first Qatari Musherib-class OPV

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Fincantieri delivers first Qatari Musherib-class OPV

31st January 2022

Work on Musherib began with steel cutting in 2018, with the ship later launched in September 2020.

Ufuk signals step-change for Turkish intelligence collection

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Ufuk signals step-change for Turkish intelligence collection

31st January 2022

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TKMS delivers final F125 frigate

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29th January 2022

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Ford-class carriers still struggle to hit design targets, says DOT&E

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Ford-class carriers still struggle to hit design targets, says DOT&E

28th January 2022

The latest annual report from the weapons testing authority in the DoD highlighted new design shortfalls in Ford-class aircraft carriers. The EMALS, arrestor gear, weapons elevators, and dual-band radar are not hitting reliability targets.

Ulaq test-fires 12.7mm RWS

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Ulaq test-fires 12.7mm RWS

28th January 2022

The armed Ulaq USV will be used for base and port defence and reconnaissance and patrol missions.

China to give second-hand submarines to Thailand

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China to give second-hand submarines to Thailand

27th January 2022

China will give two submarines to Thailand so it can train more effectively as it awaits the delivery of its first new boat.

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