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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

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Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

19th October 2026

A €3.7 billion destroyer contract for Fincantieri and Leonardo is only the start, with submarines, corvettes and a new carrier pointing to more opportunities.

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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 …

African customer orders pair of OPV 45s

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African customer orders pair of OPV 45s

9th July 2020

An unnamed African navy has ordered two OPVs from Israel Shipyards. The OPV 45 vessels will be equipped with Israeli technology such as day/night observation sensors …

Elbit trials mini-UAS on Seagull

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Elbit trials mini-UAS on Seagull

9th July 2020

Elbit Systems has integrated a mini-UAS on its Seagull USV. Trials in recent weeks were aimed at demonstrating an extra mission set for Seagull beyond …

Waiting game continues for Fleet Solid Support

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Waiting game continues for Fleet Solid Support

8th July 2020

Seemingly stuck in a state of suspended animation, the UK’s Future Solid Support (FSS) ship programme is intended to deliver up to three key logistics …

Naval BMD could lose the human touch

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Naval BMD could lose the human touch

7th July 2020

The US is exploring a new platform for ballistic missile defence (BMD), after the Pentagon floated the idea of using unmanned surface ships. This concept …

Second Project 22350 frigate to begin Russian Navy service

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Second Project 22350 frigate to begin Russian Navy service

7th July 2020

Admiral Kasatonov will enter service with the Russian Navy this month as the first serial-production  Project 22350 frigate, TASS reported on 6 July. The state-run …

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