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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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Japan to deploy mobile radar to monitor Chinese activity in Pacific

2nd June 2021

More frequent forays of Chinese aircraft carriers and their complement of fighters is worrying Japan's military.

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Amphibian bids are more than just a LARC

1st June 2021

Two teams have registered their intention to bid for the Australian Army's next amphibious logistics vehicle.

Huntington Ingalls Industries showcase new Proteus vessel

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Huntington Ingalls Industries showcase new Proteus vessel

28th May 2021

Huntington Ingalls’ Proteus vessel successfully executed its autonomy capabilities demonstration.

US Navy orders REMUS 300 from Huntington Ingalls Industries

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US Navy orders REMUS 300 from Huntington Ingalls Industries

28th May 2021

Huntington Ingalls Industries announces US Navy order of new REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicles.

USN needs more Airborne Mine Neutralization Systems

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USN needs more Airborne Mine Neutralization Systems

27th May 2021

AMNS neutralises moored mines or mines that have been laid on the seabed.

Italy seeks new research vessels

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Italy seeks new research vessels

26th May 2021

The Italian Navy is inviting industry bids for feasibility and design studies in a programme for new hydrographic and oceanographic research vessels.

USN requests more Independence-class support from General Dynamics

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USN requests more Independence-class support from General Dynamics

25th May 2021

In-service engineering and lifecycle services for the Independence-class LCS could last until May 2026.

New Zealand bones up on RHIBs

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New Zealand bones up on RHIBs

25th May 2021

The time is approaching for New Zealand's navy to overhaul its fleet of RHIBs.

Chilean Navy chief targets 2030 for indigenous frigates

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Chilean Navy chief targets 2030 for indigenous frigates

24th May 2021

The Chilean Navy wants domestic industry to be capable of building frigates by 2030 but it is pushing against practical and political obstacles.

MSC diesel engines gain support

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MSC diesel engines gain support

24th May 2021

DoD announces a maximum $170 million deal for two companies to provide OEM parts and services for diesel engines powering Military Sealift Command vessels.

UK Defence Secretary relaunches Fleet Solid Support ships competition

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UK Defence Secretary relaunches Fleet Solid Support ships competition

21st May 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has launched a competition to build three new Fleet Solid Support ships.

USN orders second Constellation-class frigate

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USN orders second Constellation-class frigate

21st May 2021

Marinette Marine will build the future USS Congress.

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