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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare
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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

15th April 2026

Designed in 2019, Canada's new River-class destroyers are planned to be handed over by the 2050s. The long procurement timeline has cast doubt on whether the platforms will be obsolete for tomorrow’s warfare.

Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

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Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

14th April 2026

UK defence secretary John Healey’s exposure of a covert Russian deep-sea operation against undersea infrastructure in the Atlantic validates the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion concept but lays bare a capacity gap that autonomous systems, allied integration and sustained investment must close.

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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.

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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.

Royal Navy names five new Inspiration-Class Type-31 warships

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Royal Navy names five new Inspiration-Class Type-31 warships

20th May 2021

First Sea Lord, Admiral Tony Radakin announces the names of five new Type-31 frigates.

Delivering Space Solutions - Transforming operations through satellite ground systems (video)

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Delivering Space Solutions - Transforming operations through satellite ground systems (video)

20th May 2021

To exploit the vast output of space-borne data at their fingertips, militaries rely on satellite ground systems.

Italian partners eye robots for shipbuilding

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Italian partners eye robots for shipbuilding

20th May 2021

Letter of intent between Fincantieri and Comau includes development of a welding robot for shipyards.

JPALS reaches IOC milestone

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JPALS reaches IOC milestone

20th May 2021

USN can now provide precision landing for carrier-borne aircraft.

Lockheed Martin receives LRASM spare parts contract

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Lockheed Martin receives LRASM spare parts contract

19th May 2021

Modification brings cumulative value of LRASM Lot 4 and Lot 5 production contract to almost $425 million.

UCAV developments dovetail with evolving Turkish Navy operational concepts

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UCAV developments dovetail with evolving Turkish Navy operational concepts

19th May 2021

Turkish naval tactics are on the cusp of change by applying UCAV stand-off attack capabilities.

SOF pivots towards three-tiered ISR

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SOF pivots towards three-tiered ISR

19th May 2021

US special forces must leverage space, cyberspace and unmanned capabilities to operate in semi-permissive and potentially non-permissive environments.

Falaj 3 programme proceeds to contract award

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Falaj 3 programme proceeds to contract award

19th May 2021

Abu Dhabi Ship Building received a contract to build four new OPVs for the UAE Navy.

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