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An RN task group, led by the landing platform dock ship HMS Albion, has departed the UK for a three-month deployment to the Mediterranean and …

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Australia homes in on new ASW target

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The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will receive Saab’s AUV62-AT anti-submarine warfare target under an A$11 million ($8.07 million) deal, while elsewhere research is taking place …

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The Japanese MoD is considering alternatives to Aegis Ashore, with three potential ballistic missile defence (BMD) plans encompassing an isolated installed launcher, mega-floating platform or …

LUSV concept design work to end in May 2022

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LUSV concept design work to end in May 2022

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More details have emerged about the large USV (LUSV) concept design study contracts awarded to six US companies on 4 September. These studies have an …

BMT to design new patrol boats for Gibraltar Squadron

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BMT to design new patrol boats for Gibraltar Squadron

15th September 2020

BMT on 14 September announced a ‘major design milestone’ in the programme to build two new 19m fast patrol boats with a top speed of …

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Ultra Electronics USSI to support USN underwater warfare superiority

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Ultra Electronics USSI will design, manufacture, test and deliver an Extended Range - Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording (ER-DIFAR) system to the USN by July …

Ukraine grasps naval training support from UK

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Ukraine grasps naval training support from UK

15th September 2020

The UK is to lead an international training programme for the Ukrainian Navy, which requires new equipment and systems to recover from a period of …

Facing threats, Taiwan reinforces Pratas Islands and its navy

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Facing threats, Taiwan reinforces Pratas Islands and its navy

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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been noticeably escalating its level of activity in the Taiwan Strait and around the island nation, to probe the …

US christens latest Virginia-class SSN

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US christens latest Virginia-class SSN

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DARPA seeks help to reduce MUSV wave resistance

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USN picks submarine rescue support contractor

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Oceaneering International will support US Naval Sea Systems Command as submarine rescue operations and maintenance contractor, under a $22.37 million contract announced by the DoD …

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