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US Navy to invest more than $700 million in laser-related R&D efforts in FY2026

26th January 2026

The US Navy’s acceleration of its laser weapon development initiatives reflects a decisive shift towards ultimately having a “laser on every ship” across tomorrow’s surface fleet.

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The new frigate class’s focus on modularity, speed to build and enhanced armament align with the priorities of the US Navy’s Golden Fleet.

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6th December 2018

UGL has secured an asset management programme agreement to support the Royal Australian Navy’s landing helicopter dock (LHD) and landing craft vessels, the company announced …

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Shipside tower opened for RAN fleet sustainment

6th December 2018

The Australian Department of Defence has opened a new, multi-level shipside support tower at BAE Systems Henderson facility to support Royal Australian Navy fleet sustainment. …

USSOCOM seeks enhanced SRSE capabilities

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USSOCOM seeks enhanced SRSE capabilities

5th December 2018

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking enhanced stand-off capabilities for operators conducing Special Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Exploitation (SRSE) operations, according to new request …

US Naval Special Warfare seeks new tactical wetsuits

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US Naval Special Warfare seeks new tactical wetsuits

5th December 2018

US Naval Special Warfare Command is interested in wetsuit designs capable of insulating operators during underwater transit while strong enough to withstand follow-on tactical environments.  …

Squad X Experimentation in testing

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Squad X Experimentation in testing

5th December 2018

The first test of DARPA's Squad X Experimentation programme has successfully demonstrated the ability to extend and enhance the situational awareness of small, dismounted units. …

USS Detroit begins testing of SSMM

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USS Detroit begins testing of SSMM

5th December 2018

The US Navy has begun initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E;) of the Surface-to-Surface Missile Module (SSMM) on Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Detroit. The …

BAE Systems undocks first upgraded Anzac-class frigate

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BAE Systems undocks first upgraded Anzac-class frigate

5th December 2018

BAE Systems Australia has undocked the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN's) Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Arunta, at its Henderson facility following the completion of its Anzac Mid …

Malaysia reveals details of navy fleet renewal…but where’s the money?

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Malaysia reveals details of navy fleet renewal…but where’s the money?

5th December 2018

On 30 November, Adm Mohamad Reza Mohamad Sany took command of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) at a period where it faces significant operational, development …

PNG receives first Guardian-class patrol boat

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PNG receives first Guardian-class patrol boat

4th December 2018

The Australian Department of Defence has handed over the first Guardian-class patrol boat, HMPNGS Ted Diro, to Papua New Guinea (PNG) under Australia's Pacific Maritime …

BAE faces complicated arrangements for Hunter frigates

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BAE faces complicated arrangements for Hunter frigates

4th December 2018

BAE Systems should sign contracts to begin Australia’s Sea 5000 Hunter-class frigate programme within the next couple of months. It is also expected to buy …

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Exclusive: Netherlands SOCOM stands up

4th December 2018

On 5 December, the Netherlands Special Operations Command (NLD SOCOM) will officially stand up as a single entity to command the various special operations force …

UK MoD wishes to accelerate nuclear programmes

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UK MoD wishes to accelerate nuclear programmes

3rd December 2018

Despite contributing to 40% of the UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD) budget deficit its two nuclear submarine programmes, Astute and Dreadnought, are in safe hands …

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