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As uncrewed naval systems advance, capabilities to counter them are emerging

28th April 2026

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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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7th December 2018

The first of a new class of conventional submarines for the Brazilian Navy will be launched on 14 December, according to the Brazilian MoD, which …

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7th December 2018

The US Coast Guard has completed the first programmed depot maintenance (PDM) on a C-27J Spartan medium range surveillance aircraft. The PDM cycle included a …

Valiant name confirmed for second Dreadnought SSBN

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Valiant name confirmed for second Dreadnought SSBN

6th December 2018

In keeping with the UK MoD’s penchant for batches of announcements or orders, its submarine industry was the recipient of two doses of good will …

Russia eyes Ivan Gren-class landing ships

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Russia eyes Ivan Gren-class landing ships

6th December 2018

The Russian MoD is looking to acquire two or three more Ivan Gren-class landing ships, slightly modified from the original design. According to Alexey Rakhmanov, …

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Bidders for Fleet Solid Support ships selected

6th December 2018

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected four shipbuilding firms and a British consortium to compete for the Fleet Solid Support ships contract. The Fleet …

UGL to support RAN landing helicopter dock

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UGL to support RAN landing helicopter dock

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 …

Shipside tower opened for RAN fleet sustainment

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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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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 …

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