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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

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24th June 2021

The latest annual report from the UK National Audit Office (NAO) attacked the MoD for repeated delays and cost slippages to major projects. However, it noted, the Type 26 frigate programme was a year ahead of schedule.

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Pakistan Navy plays spot the difference with fourth corvette

24th June 2021

There are indications that the final corvette in a four-vessel programme for Pakistan includes a change of air defence missile.

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24th June 2021

Digital engineering is transforming the defence industry, from design to manufacturing.

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Thyssenkrupp Marine to provide vital support to German U-boats

24th June 2021

Thyssenkrupp Marine has been selected to provide replacement battery monitoring equipment to German Type 212A-class U-boats.

The Nanggala tragedy and naval sustainability in southeast Asia (Opinion)

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The Nanggala tragedy and naval sustainability in southeast Asia (Opinion)

23rd June 2021

The tragic loss of an Indonesian submarine sends a timely reminder for all that submarines are more than a shiny plaything, and that they need lifetime investment.

Ukraine to acquire Sandown minehunters, eight missile boats from UK

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Ukraine to acquire Sandown minehunters, eight missile boats from UK

23rd June 2021

The UK has stepped up efforts to bolster Ukraine’s navy with a comprehensive agreement covering new ships, training, and the regeneration of naval facilities.

USN picks Bath Iron Works for post-delivery work on DDG 120

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USN picks Bath Iron Works for post-delivery work on DDG 120

23rd June 2021

Bath Iron Works to support newly launched Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA ship.

Austal USA gains Independence-class LCS contract modification

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Austal USA gains Independence-class LCS contract modification

23rd June 2021

Austal USA will provide design services and integrated data and product model environment support for the Independence-class LCS under the latest contract modification.

China’s Yuan-class submarine rises in value

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China’s Yuan-class submarine rises in value

23rd June 2021

A new variant of the Type 039 diesel-electric submarine is on its way for China's navy.

RN commissions HMS Spey

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RN commissions HMS Spey

22nd June 2021

The fifth and final River-class Batch 2 OPV officially joins the UK fleet.

USN sets out FMS surface vessel training opportunities

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USN sets out FMS surface vessel training opportunities

22nd June 2021

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece are all set to receive naval training systems through the US FMS initiative.

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22nd June 2021

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