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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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Belgium and Germany seek lightweight torpedoes

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Belgium and Germany seek lightweight torpedoes

10th July 2020

The US Defence Security and Cooperation Agency (DCSA) on 9 July gave the green light to two FMS deals involving the Raytheon MK 54 Lightweight …

Amplifier offers affordable upgrades for EW, radar and SATCOM

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Amplifier offers affordable upgrades for EW, radar and SATCOM

9th July 2020

Empower has developed a new 90KW C band, liquid-cooled and hot-swappable power amplifier called the RF Systems Model 2225. The Model 2225 is a long …

Black Scorpion mini torpedo in qualification phase

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Black Scorpion mini torpedo in qualification phase

9th July 2020

The Black Scorpion mini torpedo is currently undergoing a qualification phase ahead of introduction into the market, although officials from manufacturer Leonardo do not anticipate …

FMV kicks off Torped 62 life extension with Saab

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FMV kicks off Torped 62 life extension with Saab

9th July 2020

Swedish defence procurement agency FMV has placed its initial order with Saab for life extension of the Torped 62 heavyweight torpedo system. Deliveries under the …

African customer orders pair of OPV 45s

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African customer orders pair of OPV 45s

9th July 2020

An unnamed African navy has ordered two OPVs from Israel Shipyards. The OPV 45 vessels will be equipped with Israeli technology such as day/night observation sensors …

Elbit trials mini-UAS on Seagull

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Elbit trials mini-UAS on Seagull

9th July 2020

Elbit Systems has integrated a mini-UAS on its Seagull USV. Trials in recent weeks were aimed at demonstrating an extra mission set for Seagull beyond …

Waiting game continues for Fleet Solid Support

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Waiting game continues for Fleet Solid Support

8th July 2020

Seemingly stuck in a state of suspended animation, the UK’s Future Solid Support (FSS) ship programme is intended to deliver up to three key logistics …

Naval BMD could lose the human touch

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Naval BMD could lose the human touch

7th July 2020

The US is exploring a new platform for ballistic missile defence (BMD), after the Pentagon floated the idea of using unmanned surface ships. This concept …

Second Project 22350 frigate to begin Russian Navy service

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Second Project 22350 frigate to begin Russian Navy service

7th July 2020

Admiral Kasatonov will enter service with the Russian Navy this month as the first serial-production  Project 22350 frigate, TASS reported on 6 July. The state-run …

L3 KEO wins photonics mast contract

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L3 KEO wins photonics mast contract

6th July 2020

L3 KEO has been awarded a contract to develop and test EO sensor technology for USN submarines. The deal for the L3 Harris subsidiary is …

HamiltonJet supports USN EOD operations

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HamiltonJet supports USN EOD operations

6th July 2020

HamiltonJet is to provide its JETanchor technology, HJ292 waterjets, control systems, spare parts and training to Ribcraft USA, which is providing 48 RIBs for the …

Philippines eyes Israeli-built interceptors for a more potent navy

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Philippines eyes Israeli-built interceptors for a more potent navy

4th July 2020

The Philippine government recently confirmed that it will proceed with an acquisition of eight boats under its Fast Attack Interdiction Craft - Missile (FAIC-M) programme …

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