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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

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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 …

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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 …

USCG releases RfP for lifeboat life extension

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USCG releases RfP for lifeboat life extension

3rd December 2018

The US Coast Guard released a request for proposal (RfP) on 21 November for services and supplies for its 47ft motor lifeboat (MLBs) service life …

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Keel laid for first Qatar Doha-class corvette

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Fincantieri has laid the keel for the Qatar Navy’s first Doha-class corvette at its Muggiano shipyard, the company announced on 27 November. The 107m corvette …

Beijing lashes out at US for South China Sea sail-by

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Beijing lashes out at US for South China Sea sail-by

30th November 2018

China on 30 November scolded the US for sending naval vessels close to disputed islands in the South China Sea where Beijing has built military …

BAE Systems receives RFMLS contract from DARPA

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BAE Systems receives RFMLS contract from DARPA

30th November 2018

BAE Systems has received a $ 9.2 million contract from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Radio Frequency Machine Learning System …

ITS Marceglia completes sea trials

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ITS Marceglia completes sea trials

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The Italian Navy's ITS Marceglia FREMM frigate has completed sea trials, Occar announced on 27 November. Marceglia, the fourth Italian general purpose ship and the eighth …

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30th November 2018

Engineers aboard HMS Prince of Wales have successfully completed the first run of the aircraft carrier’s diesel generators, the Royal Navy announced on 26 November. …

Norway frigate collision due mainly to human factors: inquiry

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Norway frigate collision due mainly to human factors: inquiry

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A collision earlier this month between a Norwegian frigate and a Maltese oil tanker was mainly due to human factors, investigators said 29 November, ruling …

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StratasCorp awarded MSC C4 contract

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Two US Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on 28 November, the third such operation this year and one that is sure to anger …

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