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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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Germany sets dates for delivery of new MKS 180 combat ships

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Germany sets dates for delivery of new MKS 180 combat ships

24th June 2020

With the signing of the contract by the German MoD for the procurement of four MKS 180 multipurpose combat ships, the saga as to what …

Thales to supply dipping sonar spare parts for USN

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Thales to supply dipping sonar spare parts for USN

24th June 2020

The aviation arm of the US Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Thales Thales Defense & Security Inc a maximum $81.8 million sole-source contract, to provide …

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24th June 2020

Fairbanks Morse announced on 24 June that it has been selected by Huntington Ingalls Industries to build and deliver the four main propulsion diesel engines …

UK launches unmanned Pacific 24 boat

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UK launches unmanned Pacific 24 boat

24th June 2020

The UK RN has launched its first crewless boat for general duties. Trials with the new craft begin this month, followed by integration trials later …

Austal USA wins LCS post-delivery services work

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Austal USA wins LCS post-delivery services work

24th June 2020

Austal USA has received a $43.36 million contract modification from the DoD, under the Defense Production Act (DPA), to exercise options on post-delivery services for the …

Electric Boat continues work on Columbia class

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Electric Boat continues work on Columbia class

23rd June 2020

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $869 million contract modification from US Naval Sea Systems Command for continued design completion, engineering work, affordability studies …

Countermeasures for Taiwanese frigates trigger Chinese unease

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Countermeasures for Taiwanese frigates trigger Chinese unease

23rd June 2020

Not for the first time, controversy dogs the six Kang Ding-class frigates bought by Taiwan in the 1990s, as China continues to apply pressure on …

Hero-30 undergoes successful maritime trial

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Hero-30 undergoes successful maritime trial

23rd June 2020

The Hero-30 portable loitering munition has completed a successful trial with an unnamed NATO navy. ‘Successfully withstanding all trial objectives, the system demonstrated compatibility [with] …

Rohde & Schwarz to provide secure comms for Canadian support ships

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Rohde & Schwarz to provide secure comms for Canadian support ships

23rd June 2020

Rohde & Schwarz confirmed on 23 June that it has been awarded a contract by Thales Canada to provide secure HF communications systems for two …

Ultra receives LWT contract modification

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Ultra receives LWT contract modification

22nd June 2020

Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems has been awarded a $45.32 million contract modification by US Naval Sea Systems Command, for the production of MK 54 MOD 0 …

South Korea explores potential of clustered USVs

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South Korea explores potential of clustered USVs

22nd June 2020

Hanwha Systems is involved in a KRW19 billion ($15.6 million) South Korean government project to develop a management system for clustered USVs by 2024, the …

Five firms win AFSPECWAR support work

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22nd June 2020

Five US companies have received a contract totalling USD950 million to provide equipment, training and product support to approximately 3,500 Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) …

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