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29th April 2026

Sweden’s Luleå frigate programme is gathering momentum, with a Saab and Babcock joint proposal and Navantia and Naval Group each presenting distinct propositions for a quartet of warships.

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28th April 2026

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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 …

Exclusive: Netherlands SOCOM stands up

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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 …

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

3rd December 2018

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

30th November 2018

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 …

HMS Prince of Wales fires up generators

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HMS Prince of Wales fires up generators

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. …

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