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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.

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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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HMS Queen Elizabeth reforms carrier battle group

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HMS Queen Elizabeth reforms carrier battle group

4th December 2019

The Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabethhas reformed its carrier battle group for combined NATO/anti-submarine warfare training in the Western Atlantic. The vessel rejoined HMS Northumberland, …

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Work begins on Fiji wharf redevelopment

4th December 2019

Work has begun on a major upgrade to Stanley Brown Wharf in Suva, Fiji, under a programme being carried out with the Australian government. Australia …

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NZ lays the groundwork for P-8A arrival

3rd December 2019

With the anticipated arrival of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft beginning in 2023, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has begun preparing …

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

29th November 2019

Leonardo delivered two ATR 72-600 maritime patrol aircraft to Italy’s Guardia di Finanza at the company's Caselle Torinese facility on 27 November. These are the …

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