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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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14th June 2021

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14th June 2021

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MDA extends SM-3 Block IIA work until December 2022

11th June 2021

Raytheon will upgrade, integrate, and test SM-3 Block IIA flight test round software under latest MDA contract modification.

Northrop Grumman carries on with BAMS-D support

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Northrop Grumman carries on with BAMS-D support

11th June 2021

Northrop Grumman obtains new Broad Area Maritime Surveillance – Demonstrator contract modification despite USN plans to retire the unmanned aircraft.

Frigate frenzy for FREMM in Indonesia

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Frigate frenzy for FREMM in Indonesia

11th June 2021

Indonesia has been spreading its net widely for new warships, but it has finally made a catch with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.

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Competition kindled for Korea’s controversial carrier

11th June 2021

An as-yet-unapproved light carrier, and an indigenous close-in weapon system (CIWS), grabbed the headlines at South Korea's MADEX naval exhibition.

Daewoo recruits Fincantieri to support the development of new Korean aircraft carriers

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Daewoo recruits Fincantieri to support the development of new Korean aircraft carriers

10th June 2021

Fincantieri will support Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in the design of a potential new South Korean aircraft carrier.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group awards Northrop Grumman integration contract for USCG OPCs

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Eastern Shipbuilding Group awards Northrop Grumman integration contract for USCG OPCs

10th June 2021

Eastern Shipbuilding Group has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract as systems integrator for the US Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter programme.

Canadian and Danish firms collaborate on containerised minehunting payloads

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Canadian and Danish firms collaborate on containerised minehunting payloads

10th June 2021

Modular payloads will include Kraken surveillance systems and SH container modules for offshore patrol vessels.

Nigerian naval procurement apparently stays on track

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Nigerian naval procurement apparently stays on track

8th June 2021

The Nigerian Navy recently welcomed a new survey ship but it is also enhancing its airborne and maritime security capabilities, although it still lacks an active flagship.

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