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The US Navy, which recently released a $21 billion, 20-year plan to modernise its four public shipyards, is moving ahead with making the document a …

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Taiwan awards contract for 11 corvettes

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Taiwan awarded a TWD16.4 billion ($541 million) contract for 11 ‘High-Performance Ships’, otherwise known as the Tuo Chiang-class corvette, to Lung Teh Shipbuilding earlier this …

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Navantia to build five frigates for Spanish Navy

13th December 2018

Spain's state-owned shipbuilder Navantia will build five frigates for the country's navy in a €4.3 billion deal that will create around 7,000 jobs, the ministry …

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Exoskeleton suits for US shipyard

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Advanced antenna sets for Halifax frigates

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Advanced antenna sets for Halifax frigates

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Russian Navy corvette performs helicopter trials

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Russian Navy corvette performs helicopter trials

13th December 2018

The Russian Navy’s new corvette, Gromky, is undergoing sea trials in the Sea of Japan, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 6 December. As …

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USS Abraham Lincoln completes CSSQT

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Additional torpedo capability for Seagull USV

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Additional torpedo capability for Seagull USV

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Elbit Systems’ ISTAR division has partnered with Leonardo to develop and demonstrate the ability of the Seagull USV to launch Leonardo’s lightweight and mini torpedoes, …

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Opinion: China’s dangerous formula of defence spending and paranoia

12th December 2018

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