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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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19th November 2021

Four ships are being built for the UAE Navy by Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB).

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19th November 2021

Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.

Fincantieri to provide Italian Coast Guard with multirole vessel

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Fincantieri to provide Italian Coast Guard with multirole vessel

18th November 2021

An €80 million multirole vessel contract for Fincantieri includes an option to provide two more units.

UK progresses support for Ukrainian naval capabilities

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UK progresses support for Ukrainian naval capabilities

18th November 2021

A series of joint projects will see Ukraine acquire new ships, weapons and help to develop naval facilities.

Autonomous Mine Hunting: Future Proofing Royal Navy MCM (Studio)

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Autonomous Mine Hunting: Future Proofing Royal Navy MCM (Studio)

18th November 2021

The Royal Navy is looking to future proof the mine countermeasure (MCM) mission through the use of autonomous systems integrated with advanced sensors.

Emirati and Israeli companies pledge joint USV development

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Emirati and Israeli companies pledge joint USV development

18th November 2021

UAE-made 17m USV family to include autonomous technology from Israel.

Autonomous Mine Hunting: Bringing Advanced Sensing to the Fight (Studio)

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Autonomous Mine Hunting: Bringing Advanced Sensing to the Fight (Studio)

18th November 2021

WISEX gave the Royal Navy a chance to view first-hand the capabilities of the Raytheon Technologies AN/AQS-20 mine hunting sonar.

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18th November 2021

Just how far will strategic competition between China and the US extend, and just who is it that is upsetting the apple cart?

Dubai Airshow 2021: EDGE launches UAE’s first anti-jam DPS system

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Dubai Airshow 2021: EDGE launches UAE’s first anti-jam DPS system

17th November 2021

EDGE has announced the launch of GPS-Protect, an anti-jam system that covers air, land and sea applications.

Damen launches LST 100 for Nigeria

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Damen launches LST 100 for Nigeria

17th November 2021

The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Nigerian Navy in 2022.

EU’s CROWN RF multi-capability project reveals programme details

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EU’s CROWN RF multi-capability project reveals programme details

17th November 2021

The EDA-led CROWN project to combine radar, comms and EW functions into a single architecture is aiming for laboratory testing by 2024.

Autonomous Mine Hunting: Delivering the Integrated Answer (Studio)

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Autonomous Mine Hunting: Delivering the Integrated Answer (Studio)

17th November 2021

The WISEX exercise in Scotland in October gave the Royal Navy further insight into autonomous MCM operations.

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