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US Navy to invest more than $700 million in laser-related R&D efforts in FY2026

26th January 2026

The US Navy’s acceleration of its laser weapon development initiatives reflects a decisive shift towards ultimately having a “laser on every ship” across tomorrow’s surface fleet.

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The new frigate class’s focus on modularity, speed to build and enhanced armament align with the priorities of the US Navy’s Golden Fleet.

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UK launches unmanned Pacific 24 boat

24th June 2020

The UK RN has launched its first crewless boat for general duties. Trials with the new craft begin this month, followed by integration trials later …

Austal USA wins LCS post-delivery services work

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24th June 2020

Austal USA has received a $43.36 million contract modification from the DoD, under the Defense Production Act (DPA), to exercise options on post-delivery services for the …

Electric Boat continues work on Columbia class

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Electric Boat continues work on Columbia class

23rd June 2020

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $869 million contract modification from US Naval Sea Systems Command for continued design completion, engineering work, affordability studies …

Countermeasures for Taiwanese frigates trigger Chinese unease

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Countermeasures for Taiwanese frigates trigger Chinese unease

23rd June 2020

Not for the first time, controversy dogs the six Kang Ding-class frigates bought by Taiwan in the 1990s, as China continues to apply pressure on …

Hero-30 undergoes successful maritime trial

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Hero-30 undergoes successful maritime trial

23rd June 2020

The Hero-30 portable loitering munition has completed a successful trial with an unnamed NATO navy. ‘Successfully withstanding all trial objectives, the system demonstrated compatibility [with] …

Rohde & Schwarz to provide secure comms for Canadian support ships

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Rohde & Schwarz to provide secure comms for Canadian support ships

23rd June 2020

Rohde & Schwarz confirmed on 23 June that it has been awarded a contract by Thales Canada to provide secure HF communications systems for two …

Ultra receives LWT contract modification

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Ultra receives LWT contract modification

22nd June 2020

Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems has been awarded a $45.32 million contract modification by US Naval Sea Systems Command, for the production of MK 54 MOD 0 …

South Korea explores potential of clustered USVs

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South Korea explores potential of clustered USVs

22nd June 2020

Hanwha Systems is involved in a KRW19 billion ($15.6 million) South Korean government project to develop a management system for clustered USVs by 2024, the …

Five firms win AFSPECWAR support work

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Five firms win AFSPECWAR support work

22nd June 2020

Five US companies have received a contract totalling USD950 million to provide equipment, training and product support to approximately 3,500 Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) …

BAE Systems to oversee USN identification and data link systems

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BAE Systems to oversee USN identification and data link systems

19th June 2020

BAE Systems on 18 June was awarded a $85.91 million cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the USN Air Warfare Centre Aircraft Division. The contract …

Steel contract progresses Hunter-class frigate programme

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Steel contract progresses Hunter-class frigate programme

19th June 2020

sASC Shipbuilding has awarded a AUD$2.6 million ($1.78 million) contract to BlueScope Steel AIS for Australia’s Hunter-class frigate programme. BlueScope will provide more than 1,500t …

HII awarded USN modification for LHA9 contract

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HII awarded USN modification for LHA9 contract

18th June 2020

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has secured a $145 million contract modification to provide long-lead-time material and advance procurement activities for the Amphibious Assault Ship LHA9. …

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