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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

19th October 2026

The changing Arctic environment is creating new challenges for submarine detection, driving demand for distributed sensors, uncrewed underwater vehicles and real-time acoustic modelling.

Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

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France still aims to build new carrier, says Parly

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France still aims to build new carrier, says Parly

21st October 2020

​The PANG programme to replace Charles de Gaulle awaits presidential confirmation

Thales to support tactical radar on Halifax-class frigates

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Thales to support tactical radar on Halifax-class frigates

21st October 2020

Thales Canada is to continue support for the Smart-S Mk 2 naval air and surface surveillance radar installed on Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigates.  Work on the …

Naval Group CEO says Scorpène discussions in progress with Philippines

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Naval Group CEO says Scorpène discussions in progress with Philippines

21st October 2020

The Philippine Navy currently lacks a submarine capability but it is looking to buy two to four boats in the next few years

More of the same for Malaysian maritime forces during COVID-19?

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More of the same for Malaysian maritime forces during COVID-19?

21st October 2020

The after-effects of COVID-19 could raise questions over the long-term sustainability of Malaysian maritime forces; even before the pandemic began, the government was struggling to recapitalise ageing assets and introduce more modern capabi...

Japan goes to top of class with new submarine

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Japan goes to top of class with new submarine

20th October 2020

A new generation of Japanese attack submarines is on its way, building on the current Soryu-class design.

Australian AOR vessels receive software-defined radios

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Australian AOR vessels receive software-defined radios

20th October 2020

All HF transceivers and receivers are HF wideband-ready for future data communications, according to manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz

FDI programme completion date stays fixed at 2030 despite pandemic

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FDI programme completion date stays fixed at 2030 despite pandemic

19th October 2020

The French Navy envisages the FDI class as a means of helping it to reach its target of 15 frigates by 2030; the timeline remains steady despite COVID-19 and any delays will be made up ahead of completion.

Electric Boat continues development studies for Virginia class

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Electric Boat continues development studies for Virginia class

19th October 2020

Programme deliveries are just over 50% complete

Dutch ponder SSK proposals

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Dutch ponder SSK proposals

19th October 2020

Local industrial participation is an essential element in the programme to replace four Walrus-class boats

Gibraltar patrol boats to receive CGI mission system

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Gibraltar patrol boats to receive CGI mission system

19th October 2020

​OpenSea 360 integrates platform systems, sensors, navigation and communications

NSM sale to Romania moves closer

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NSM sale to Romania moves closer

19th October 2020

​Romania would become the seventh country to operate the Naval Strike Missile

Latest Tsirkon test shines more light on Russian hypersonics

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Latest Tsirkon test shines more light on Russian hypersonics

19th October 2020

​The hypersonic missile travelled at Mach 8 to strike a naval surface target at 450km range, but is Russia following a realistic timetable to bring it into service?

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