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

28th April 2026

Research programmes and system procurement efforts to counter uncrewed surface and underwater vehicle threats are accelerating as naval drone uptake spreads.

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.

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8th November 2018

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed 8 November that the island would not ‘concede one step’ in defending itself as she inaugurated two frigates bought from …

L&T launches Indian Coast Guard’s fourth OPV

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8th November 2018

Larsen & Toubro (L&T;) has launched the Indian Coast Guard’s fourth offshore patrol vessel (OPV) at its Kattupalli Shipyard. The vessel is fourth in a …

Australian navy receives 3D handheld scanner

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Australian navy receives 3D handheld scanner

8th November 2018

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Centre for Innovation (CFI) has received Artec’s 3D handheld scanner that can capture objects with a point accuracy of up …

UK carrier progamme costs increase as PoW build nears completion

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UK carrier progamme costs increase as PoW build nears completion

7th November 2018

Although the build and outfitting of HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the UK’s new class of aircraft carrier, continues broadly on schedule, budgetary pressures …

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​Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian Navy missions bolstered by aluminium

7th November 2018

As the waters surrounding the archipelagic nation of Indonesia become hotly contested, the navy’s fleet is being aided by the introduction of an aluminium RIB …

USCG receives Terrell Horne FRC

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USCG receives Terrell Horne FRC

7th November 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) received its 31st Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Terrell Horne, in Key West, Florida, on 31 October. This will be the …

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Triumph RMVA systems for US Navy carrier

7th November 2018

Triumph Integrated Systems has received a contract from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) to supply remote valve actuation (RMVA) systems as part of the US Navy’s …

Leonardo SR system for German corvettes

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Leonardo SR system for German corvettes

7th November 2018

Leonardo has received a contract to provide seven OTO 76/62 Super Rapid (SR) gun mount systems for the German Navy’s new K130 corvettes. The contract, …

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ST Marine secures contracts worth $311 million

7th November 2018

ST Engineering Marine has detailed contracts received in the third quarter of 2018 for work at its yards in Singapore and the US. US Naval …

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ORBCOMM, Savi to track, monitor DoD assets

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GRSE to supply vessels to Indian Navy

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GRSE to supply vessels to Indian Navy

6th November 2018

The Indian MoD has awarded a $331.34 million contract to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to design, construct and supply four survey vessels for …

Fairbanks Morse to deliver engines for LPD 30

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Fairbanks Morse to deliver engines for LPD 30

5th November 2018

Fairbanks Morse has received a contract to build and deliver the four main propulsion diesel engines for the US Navy’s first LPD Flight II class …

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