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UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

24th June 2026

The UK shipbuilder’s full-year results to the end of March revealed the impact of the £140 million charge linked to design changes and rework on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate programme.

US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

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US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

23rd June 2026

The US Navy is increasing the use of OTA obligations to accelerate the procurement of seabed-subsea, littoral, expeditionary and uncrewed solutions.

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Poland procures additional Teledyne Gavias

29th June 2020

The Polish MoD has procured two additional Gavia UUVs from Teledyne Marine, which will be used by the country’s second and third Kormoran-class MCMV. Remontowa …

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Pentagon recalibrates USN fleet numbers but lacks updated force structure assessment

26th June 2020

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NAO report issues warning on UK carrier strike capability

26th June 2020

The implications of building and sustaining the UK’s two aircraft carriers continue to loom large for the RN, with the latest report issued by the …

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GE turbines to power Turkish DIMDEG vessel

25th June 2020

The new fleet replenishment ship for the Turkish Navy will be powered by two LM2500 marine gas turbines, to be delivered by GE Marine under …

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UK selects WESCAM sensor for autonomous vessel

25th June 2020

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25th June 2020

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Germany bucks the European trend with ambitious frigate programmes

24th June 2020

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Germany sets dates for delivery of new MKS 180 combat ships

24th June 2020

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Thales to supply dipping sonar spare parts for USN

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