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As uncrewed naval systems advance, capabilities to counter them are emerging

28th April 2026

Research programmes and system procurement efforts to counter uncrewed surface and underwater vehicle threats are accelerating as naval drone uptake spreads.

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.

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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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Harland & Wolff teams up with Navantia to chase UK opportunities

26th May 2020

Harland & Wolff and Spanish shipyard Navantia have formed ‘Team Resolute’  to collaborate on a number of UK  shipbuilding programmes, including the UK MoD Fleet …

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Out with the old, in with the new, as Royal Swedish Navy continues upgrade processes

22nd May 2020

As the Royal Swedish Navy looks to secure its current and future surface and sub-surface capabilities two programmes, the mid-life upgrades (MLU) to the Visby-class corvettes …

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VLS demand drives contract modifications for Lockheed and DRS

22nd May 2020

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems and DRS Laurel Technologies were each awarded contracts from the US Naval Surface Warfare Center on 21 May, for …

Harpoon to bolster Taiwanese coastal defence

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Harpoon to bolster Taiwanese coastal defence

21st May 2020

The Republic of China Navy (ROCN) is planning to order RGM-84 Harpoon Block II surface-to-surface missiles for coastal defence batteries in FY2021. The purchase, costing …

IMSC moves to reassure mariners in Middle East

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IMSC moves to reassure mariners in Middle East

21st May 2020

Amid reports of an attack on a UK-flagged tanker by unknown assailants off the coast of Yemen, the UK-led International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) said …

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France to use single maintenance provider for naval helicopters

21st May 2020

Maintenance of AS365N Dauphin Pedro and AS565 Panther helicopters in service with the French Navy will be carried out by a single service provider, defence …

UK team researches new command space layout for submarines

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UK team researches new command space layout for submarines

21st May 2020

Dstl and the Department of Transportation Research at Southampton University have built a simulator to explore how the command space in future submarines could be …

Australia welcomes third and final Air Warfare Destroyer

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Australia welcomes third and final Air Warfare Destroyer

21st May 2020

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) commissioned its third Air Warfare Destroyer, HMAS Sydney, in a ceremony in Jervis Bay off the Australian coast on 18 …

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COVID-19 impact delays INS Magen delivery

20th May 2020

Delivery of the first of four Sa’ar 6 corvettes for the Israeli Navy is being delayed by the industrial impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Israeli …

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BMT launches virtual warship design training course

20th May 2020

BMT Defence and Security in Australia has launched a new e-learning tool about warship design, capabilities and requirements. The Warships 101 e-Learning course is an …

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20th May 2020

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) announced on 20 May that it has signed a contract to acquire the Oceana shipyard in Brazil from CBO Group subsidiary Aliança …

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