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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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France stays sanguine on Greek frigate prospects despite stiff competition

21st June 2021

​Naval Group spearheads French industry efforts to meet Greek future frigate requirements, as the decision day looms.

Lockheed Martin receives contract for Trident missile system

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Lockheed Martin receives contract for Trident missile system

18th June 2021

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to provide support and production services for the Trident missile system.

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USN orders antenna assembly for CEC

17th June 2021

Work on planar array assembly production for the USN Cooperative Engagement Capability will be completed by late 2023.

USN seeks minehunting technical support

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USN seeks minehunting technical support

17th June 2021

Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific will source hardware and software support for surface and subsurface mine countermeasure systems.

Egyptian naval modernisation maintains momentum

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Egyptian naval modernisation maintains momentum

17th June 2021

Procurement of new vessels and weaponry reflects Egyptian ambitions to protect valuable energy fields and geopolitical tensions with Turkey.

Leonardo looks to next phase of Anzac communications upgrade

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Leonardo looks to next phase of Anzac communications upgrade

17th June 2021

Italian defence group Leonardo and its Australian subsidiary seek to apply lessons learnt and experience gained from Project Sea 1442 Phase 4.

To Russia with love: India returns SSN

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To Russia with love: India returns SSN

16th June 2021

The same day as India's leased nuclear-powered submarine was sailing back to Russia, the government okayed a tender process for six new conventional submarines.

Naval Group and DSTA to develop 3D printing technologies

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16th June 2021

Naval Group and DSTA have partnered to develop additive manufacturing technologies for naval applications.

Kharg loss hurts Iranian pride

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Kharg loss hurts Iranian pride

16th June 2021

The loss of IRIS Kharg was the latest disaster to befall the Iranian navy but there are no plans to build or buy a replacement.

Lockheed Martin continues SPY-1 advanced calibration work

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Lockheed Martin continues SPY-1 advanced calibration work

16th June 2021

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BAE Systems to modernise USS San Diego

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BAE Systems to modernise USS San Diego

15th June 2021

BAE Systems San Diego Shipyard has received a contract valued at $90.2 million from the US Navy to modernise and maintain the USS San Diego.

Australia to upgrade Collins class as crisis brews

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Australia to upgrade Collins class as crisis brews

15th June 2021

Belatedly, Australia has reacted to the need to upgrade existing submarines as arrival of the Attack class recedes into the future.

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