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General Dynamics launches Badger radio

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New compact twin-channel radio provides multi-level security for naval voice and data communications, says GDMS.

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Chess Dynamics lifts the curtain on latest Sea Eagle system

2nd August 2021

Sea Eagle FCEO MKII will be available globally in 2022.

US waits a while longer to lay down the LAW

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US waits a while longer to lay down the LAW

30th July 2021

The USMC and USN are undecided on further armament options for the Light Amphibious Warship, as the programme remains at the concept design stage.

Sonar 2150 passes sea acceptance trials

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Sonar 2150 passes sea acceptance trials

30th July 2021

Ultra’s 2150 hull-mounted sonar replaces the Sonar Type 2050, which has been in Royal Navy (RN) service since the 1990s.

Saab to modernise German F123 frigates

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Saab to modernise German F123 frigates

30th July 2021

The German Navy’s Brandenburg-class (F123) frigates will get new radars and fire control directors.

USN orders repairs to LCS waterjet and shaft assemblies

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USN orders repairs to LCS waterjet and shaft assemblies

30th July 2021

Wärtsilä Defense is to conduct repairs on Independence-class LCS vessels.

USN orders more incremental availability work for USS Gerald R Ford

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USN orders more incremental availability work for USS Gerald R Ford

29th July 2021

Latest order for Huntington Ingalls follows a 2019 contract for early service life work on USN carrier Gerald R Ford.

Israel Shipyards details Greek corvette offering

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Israel Shipyards details Greek corvette offering

29th July 2021

Israel Shipyards hopes its Themistocles-class corvette — named after the legendary Athenian naval strategist — will beat out its rival European Patrol Corvette (EPC) to fill Greece's corvette requirement.

Choppy waters ahead for UK and NATO in the Black Sea (Opinion)

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Choppy waters ahead for UK and NATO in the Black Sea (Opinion)

29th July 2021

NATO planners face a tricky challenge from a riled and increasingly assertive Russia in the Black Sea — but they cannot afford to back down.

UK hunts for A400M boat airdrop capability

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UK hunts for A400M boat airdrop capability

29th July 2021

The UK aims to create a new boat airdrop capability for its A400M fleet — it remains to be seen which branch or branches of the armed forces will adopt it.

Taiwan navy receives newest ‘carrier killer’

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Taiwan navy receives newest ‘carrier killer’

29th July 2021

After commissioning a prototypical corvette in late 2014, Taiwan has received the first of the follow-on series.

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems completes Israeli Sa’ar 6 order

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Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems completes Israeli Sa’ar 6 order

28th July 2021

Israel has received the final two Sa’ar 6-class vessels, out of an order of four, from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.

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