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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

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BAE Systems awarded DARPA ACK contract

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BAE Systems awarded DARPA ACK contract

3rd December 2019

BAE Systems has been selected by DARPA to develop software that will enable semi-autonomous multi-domain mission planning, the company announced on 3 December. DARPA is …

US Navy Virginia class Block V contract awarded

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US Navy Virginia class Block V contract awarded

3rd December 2019

The build of the next iteration of the Virginia-class submarine operated by the US Navy has been placed under contract by the US Naval Sea …

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Curtiss-Wright to acquire 901D Holdings

3rd December 2019

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions is set to acquire 901D Holdings by the end of December 2019.The acquisition will enhance Curtiss-Wright’s position in the market for ruggedised …

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Raytheon awarded LPD-17 network IDIQ contract

2nd December 2019

Raytheon has been awarded a $74.7 million IDIQ contract for design agent engineering services for networks and network user systems on the US Navy’s operational …

ORP Slazak enters service with the Polish Navy

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ORP Slazak enters service with the Polish Navy

2nd December 2019

A two-decade long programme to develop and build the offshore patrol vessel ORP Slazak moved a step closer to conclusion in late-November as the vessel …

LARS successfully recovers USV in sea state 4/5

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LARS successfully recovers USV in sea state 4/5

2nd December 2019

Naval Group has successfully tested its USV Launch and Recovery system (LARS) at up to and including sea state 5/6, confirming that the system can …

Australian companies signed for Attack class programme

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Australian companies signed for Attack class programme

2nd December 2019

Two Australian companies have been awarded contracts for the Royal Australian Navy’s Attack-class submarine programme. Berendsen Fluid Power and H & H Machine Tools were …

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General Dynamics to support MUOS ground system

29th November 2019

General Dynamics Mission Systems has received a $731.8 million IDIQ contract from the US Navy to support the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) ground system.MUOS …

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Italy’s Guardia di Finanza gets first P-72Bs

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GARC/TALONS demonstrated for LCS mission module

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GARC/TALONS demonstrated for LCS mission module

29th November 2019

The US Navy has carried out an at-sea demonstration of the Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft (GARC) and Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems (TALONS) as …

US nearshore patrol explores its place in Great Power world

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US nearshore patrol explores its place in Great Power world

29th November 2019

The revamp of the US Navy’s nearshore maritime patrol capability continues apace following the merger in 2012 of the Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Maritime Expeditionary …

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