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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

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US Navy’s MUSV programme could lay the USV procurement blueprint for NATO allies

2nd July 2026

The programme’s structure as a marketplace will allow multiple companies to compete for ongoing procurements; an approach which could be replicated across the Atlantic.

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China accelerates maritime UAS development

17th July 2020

A Chinese emphasis on UAVs for maritime and shipborne use is evident, with a new full-scale rotorcraft mock-up appearing on the navy’s first Type 075 …

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17th July 2020

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), UK RN and USN conducted a three-week mine countermeasure training exercise in the Arabian Gulf in June, aimed at …

Singapore and Israel join forces for new anti-ship missile

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Singapore and Israel join forces for new anti-ship missile

17th July 2020

ST Engineering and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed an agreement to market a new fifth-generation surface-to-surface missile under a joint venture named Proteus Advanced …

USCG Atlantic Area’s reliance on creaking cutters shows scale of recapitalisation

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USCG Atlantic Area’s reliance on creaking cutters shows scale of recapitalisation

16th July 2020

With nearly a third of the USCG’s Atlantic Area cutter force having been in service for more than 50 years, senior officials have repeatedly called …

Royal Netherlands Navy selects Thales for radar provision

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Royal Netherlands Navy selects Thales for radar provision

16th July 2020

The Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation and Thales signed a contract on 15 July for the delivery of an NS100 radar, seven Scout Mk3 radars and …

Japan responds to regional threats with defence enhancements

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Japan responds to regional threats with defence enhancements

16th July 2020

This week, the Japanese MoD published its annual Defence White Paper, which provided some new information as the country’s military responds to its regional threat …

USS Tripoli commissioned into service

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16th July 2020

The USN commissioned its newest amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli, into service on 15 July, the second of a planned 11 America-class vessels intended to …

Ultra continues work on NGSSR

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Ultra continues work on NGSSR

15th July 2020

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US slam dunks Chinese claims in troubled waters

15th July 2020

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L3 Harris to build protoype medium USV

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L3 Harris to build protoype medium USV

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L3Harris Technologies is to design and build a prototype medium USV (MUSV) for the USN under a $35 million contract, the DoD announced on 13 …

South American countries seek enhanced Antarctic capabilities

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Argentina, Brazil and Chile are modernising their Antarctic naval capabilities by building new icebreakers or procuring second-hand vessels. All three countries have scientific and research …

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