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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.

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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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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. …

Simulated MCM survey includes multi-architecture autonomy

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Simulated MCM survey includes multi-architecture autonomy

20th August 2020

UK-based SeeByte and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have joined forces in trials to test a multi-architecture autonomy framework. The Neptune …

Type 31 programme moves into Whole Ship Engineering phase

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Type 31 programme moves into Whole Ship Engineering phase

20th August 2020

With the completion of the Whole Ship Preliminary Design Review (WSPDR) for the UK’s Type 31 frigate in June, programme lead Babcock is now transitioning …

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