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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

27th April 2026

After recording a nearly six-year delay in the OPC schedule, the USCG intends to advance with the programme, reaching multiple milestones in the short term.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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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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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.

USN accepts Freedom-variant LCS as combining gear fix found

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USN accepts Freedom-variant LCS as combining gear fix found

23rd November 2021

The fix comes after the USN halted deliveries of Lockheed Martin’s Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship due to a class-wide flaw in the design.

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