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As uncrewed naval systems advance, capabilities to counter them are emerging

28th April 2026

Research programmes and system procurement efforts to counter uncrewed surface and underwater vehicle threats are accelerating as naval drone uptake spreads.

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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

27th April 2026

After recording a nearly six-year delay in the OPC schedule, the USCG intends to advance with the programme, reaching multiple milestones in the short term.

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27th August 2020

COVID-19 may have severely dented Thailand’s defence budget, but the procurement of two additional S26T diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) from China …

S2 to work on EM spectrum receiver for USN

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S2 to work on EM spectrum receiver for USN

27th August 2020

DARPA has selected S2 Corporation to build and demonstrate a prototype broadband electro-magnetic (EM) spectrum receiver system. A $9 million contract from the Naval Information …

Raytheon to modify JSOW data link radio

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Raytheon to modify JSOW data link radio

27th August 2020

Raytheon Technologies is to modify the data link radio on the AGM-154-C-1 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) for the USN, under a $10.24 million order from Naval …

Malaysia issues UAV and MPA tenders, amidst acquisition criticisms

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Malaysia issues UAV and MPA tenders, amidst acquisition criticisms

26th August 2020

Malaysia issued two tenders on 25 August for the supply of two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and three MALE UAVs. Few details or performance specifications, …

RAN logistics vessel passes sea trials

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RAN logistics vessel passes sea trials

26th August 2020

The first of two Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessels for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed sea acceptance trials in Spain, before a …

Turkey presses on with indigenous anti-ship missile development

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Turkey presses on with indigenous anti-ship missile development

26th August 2020

The latest test firing for Atmaca long-range anti-ship missile was conducted last month at the Sinop range on the Black Sea coast. Shephard understands that …

iXblue inertial navigation system to equip new Australian OPVs

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iXblue inertial navigation system to equip new Australian OPVs

26th August 2020

The 12 new Arafura-class (Project Sea 1180) OPVs for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will be equipped with inertial navigation systems and gyrocompasses from iXblue. This …

Neptune enhances Ukrainian naval missile capabilities

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Neptune enhances Ukrainian naval missile capabilities

25th August 2020

The Ukrainian government confirmed on 23 August that it has officially adopted the 360 MC Neptune cruise missile for the armed forces. Minister of Defence Andriy …

USN chooses contractor support for MK18 UUV upgrades

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USN chooses contractor support for MK18 UUV upgrades

25th August 2020

Upgrades for the MK18 family of UUV systems operated by the USN are being supported by California-based Areté Associates, under a $9.75 million integration services …

First Defiant-class NCPV enters service in Dominican Republic

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First Defiant-class NCPV enters service in Dominican Republic

24th August 2020

The Navy of the Dominican Republic (Armada de Republica Dominicana - ARD) has received a new coastal patrol craft built by Metal Shark. The vessel …

Indonesian Navy modernisation remains patchy

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Indonesian Navy modernisation remains patchy

22nd August 2020

The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) operates an eclectic hodgepodge of ships, but it is making efforts to modernise its fleet, especially after it was given a …

Navatek looks into asymmetric concepts for USN

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Navatek looks into asymmetric concepts for USN

20th August 2020

The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded Hawaii-based Navatek a $9.65 million contract to research systematic advances in asymmetric naval forces and logistics. …

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