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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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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is providing its MiniPOP EO/IR systems for the new patrol boats being built by FB Design for the Italian Coast Guard, …

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19th November 2019

Exercise Pacific Reach 2019 has concluded off the coast of Western Australia.The international submarine search and rescue exercise, held at Fleet Base West and in …

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Raytheon receives GPNTS support IDIQ contract

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Raytheon has been awarded a $61.5 million IDIQ contract for Global Positioning System-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) software support for the US Naval …

Israeli Navy orders floating dock

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Israeli Navy orders floating dock

18th November 2019

Israel Shipyards has signed a contract with the Israel Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply a floating dock for the Israeli Navy. The floating dock …

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Israel’s floating dock will serve to distribute ship maintenance capability

18th November 2019

An agreement between Israel’s MoD and Israel Shipyards for the construction of a large floating dock will serve to augment facilities at Haifa while also …

HMS Prince of Wales arrives at home port

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HMS Prince of Wales arrives at home port

18th November 2019

The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has arrived at its home port of Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time. The …

Deal done for UK’s future Type 31 frigates

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Deal done for UK’s future Type 31 frigates

15th November 2019

With minimal fuss and an absence of fanfare, the UK MoD has awarded a contract to Babcock on 15 November for the build and delivery …

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15th November 2019

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Rohde & Schwarz completes Malaysian deliveries

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Rohde & Schwarz completes Malaysian deliveries

15th November 2019

Rohde & Schwarz has delivered new communication suites for two Royal Malaysian Navy frigates, the company announced on 15 November. The NAVICS IP integrated communications …

Lockheed Martin's SSR gets US designation

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Lockheed Martin's SSR gets US designation

15th November 2019

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HMAS Sirius​ arrives in Vietnam

15th November 2019

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RAMMS in new naval demonstration

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RAMMS in new naval demonstration

14th November 2019

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