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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

27th April 2026

After recording a nearly six-year delay in the OPC schedule, the USCG intends to advance with the programme, reaching multiple milestones in the short term.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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RFA trio remain in extended readiness as reduced fleet continues to support RN deployments

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RFA trio remain in extended readiness as reduced fleet continues to support RN deployments

2nd June 2020

A trio of Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) support ships, Fort Rosalie, Fort Austin and Wave Ruler (the latter pictured above during more active times), could see their periods of extended …

HII to carry out modernisation of USS Harry S Truman

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HII to carry out modernisation of USS Harry S Truman

2nd June 2020

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) on 1 June was awarded a $17.17 million contract for maintenance and modernisation work on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S …

PLAN aircraft carrier sea trials on schedule

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PLAN aircraft carrier sea trials on schedule

2nd June 2020

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is conducting sea trials of its latest Type 001A aircraft carrier, the Shandong (Hull 17), according to the Chinese …

Russian missile corvette gets close-in weapons system

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Russian missile corvette gets close-in weapons system

1st June 2020

The first Karakurt-class (Project 22800) missile corvette for the Russian Navy, armed with the Pantsir-M close-in weapons system, kicked off its testing effort on 20 …

HMS Ramsey joins NATO minehunting force

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HMS Ramsey joins NATO minehunting force

1st June 2020

The RN’s Sandown class minehunter, HMS Ramsey (pictured on the far right), has joined its NATO counterparts in the Baltic Sea where it will spend …

Rolls-Royce to deliver MTU propulsion for RN Type 31 frigates

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Rolls-Royce to deliver MTU propulsion for RN Type 31 frigates

1st June 2020

Rolls-Royce announced on 29 May that it will deliver its complete MTU propulsion systems for five new RN Type 31 frigates (pictured). This includes 40 …

NATO shares SATCOM with allied partners

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NATO shares SATCOM with allied partners

29th May 2020

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) announced on 27 May that it has begun sharing SATCOM capacity between allies in order to strengthen a …

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Royal Netherlands Navy looks to mitigate operational risks of COVID-19 pandemic (updated)

29th May 2020

The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has informed recently deployed vessels to keep no more than 24 hours transit time from the nearest hospital for the …

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USS Oakland completes acceptance trials

27th May 2020

Austal USA confirmed that USS Oakland (LCS 24 - pictured) has successfully completed acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a 26 May …

Philippines receives most capable warship, minus Link 16

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Philippines receives most capable warship, minus Link 16

27th May 2020

The Philippine Navy (PN) piloted the multipurpose frigate BRP Jose Rizal (pennant number 150) into home waters and the port of Subic Bay for the …

HAL offers solution for ALH blade folding

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HAL offers solution for ALH blade folding

27th May 2020

Indian aerospace company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has put forward a ‘two-segmented blade’ proposal to meet the Indian Navy’s (IN's) long-standing requirement for a compliant …

Alewijnse performs mid-life electronic refit for Dutch support ship

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Alewijnse performs mid-life electronic refit for Dutch support ship

26th May 2020

Alewijnse Marine is performing a comprehensive mid-life electronic refit of the Royal Netherlands Navy logistic support ship HNLMS Pelikaan (pictured). The contract was awarded in …

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