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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

The company told Shephard that Ukraine is operating modified Protector weapon stations originally supplied for armoured vehicles, with human operators authorising engagements from hundreds of kilometres away.

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22nd September 2026

Competition for critical minerals, and China’s dominance of their processing, is emerging as a decisive factor in future naval procurement programmes.

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US slam dunks Chinese claims in troubled waters

15th July 2020

Last week two USN aircraft carriers (USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan) began exercises in the South China Sea. This week the US government issued …

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L3 Harris to build protoype medium USV

14th July 2020

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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South American countries seek enhanced Antarctic capabilities

14th July 2020

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 …

Burning hull of USS Bonhomme Richard leaves amphibious ready group capability gap

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Burning hull of USS Bonhomme Richard leaves amphibious ready group capability gap

14th July 2020

As efforts continue to bring under control a fire on board the USN’s USS Bonhomme Richard, the financial and military implications of the potential loss …

Trials loom for VICTA craft

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Trials loom for VICTA craft

13th July 2020

SubSea Craft intends to launch trials of its VICTA diver delivery system.     ‘Over the past two years the company has harnessed novel, market-leading technology …

New RAN patrol boats to include R&S comms equipment

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New RAN patrol boats to include R&S comms equipment

13th July 2020

The six new Cape-class  patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will include communications equipment from Rohde & Schwarz (R&S;), after the German company …

US augments EW defence with network modernisation

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US augments EW defence with network modernisation

10th July 2020

The US Army is working to modernise its tactical networks to enable expeditionary and mobile operations, and bolster its resilience against near-peer EW and cyber …

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 …

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