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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.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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BIRD receives ASIO contract in Africa

28th December 2018

BIRD Aerosystems has received a contract from a new customer in Africa to deliver its Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence and Observation (ASIO) maritime solution, the company …

Insight: Awards and delays dominate air power in 2018

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Insight: Awards and delays dominate air power in 2018

27th December 2018

A number of key military contract awards and programme delays throughout 2018 showed that the air domain continues to move along a series of peaks …

Seagull USV completes tests with Katfish sonar

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Seagull USV completes tests with Katfish sonar

24th December 2018

Elbit Systems’ Seagull USV has completed a series of sea tests with Kraken Robotic Systems’ Katfish synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) towed system. Integrated onboard the …

Thales signs agreement with MSubs

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Thales signs agreement with MSubs

24th December 2018

Thales has signed an agreement with MSubs for the design, manufacture and operation of manned and unmanned submersibles at its new maritime autonomy centre at …

Austal to build two additional LCS

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Austal to build two additional LCS

21st December 2018

Austal USA has received a contract from the US Navy to build two additional Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), the company announced on 18 September. The …

SitaWare Headquarters for NATO MCM mission

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SitaWare Headquarters for NATO MCM mission

21st December 2018

The Royal Danish Navy (RDN) will equip HDMS Thetis with Systematic’s SitaWare Headquarters software in 2019, as the service takes command of the Standing NATO …

South Korean Navy receives new landing ship

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South Korean Navy receives new landing ship

21st December 2018

The South Korean Navy has commissioned its fourth landing ship (LST-II), No Jeok Bong, at a ceremony in Seo Hae Dae, the South Korean Ministry …

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Canadian Coast Guard receives new SAR lifeboats

20th December 2018

The Canadian Coast Guard has received two new high-endurance SAR lifeboats that will be deployed for SAR missions in the West Coast region. The new …

Insight: South American frigate programmes develop

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Insight: South American frigate programmes develop

20th December 2018

With a number of shipbuilding programmes in South America get underway industry is readying itself to compete for these lucrative opportunities, as countries look to …

Saab launches Vidar laser rangefinder

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Saab launches Vidar laser rangefinder

20th December 2018

Saab has launched a new laser rangefinder called Vidar, a system designed to generate highly accurate tracking data even at long ranges. Vidar is currently …

Croatian Navy receives patrol vessel

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Croatian Navy receives patrol vessel

19th December 2018

The Croatian Navy has received a new inshore patrol vessel, Omiš, in a ceremony in Split on 7 December. The vessel, built by Croatian company …

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US Navy seeks bullet batteries

19th December 2018

The US Navy is looking for industry help in identifying battery solutions that could be applied to new generations of guided projectiles. Service interest in …

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