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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

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Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

2nd April 2026

The conversion of RFA Lyme Bay comes during signs that European navies may once again need to cooperate on Gulf mine clearance operations.

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Austal USA has received a $57.8 million contract from the US Navy for the procurement of long lead-time materials for the 13th Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast …

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Euronaval 2018: Djibouti named as site of naval MMP tests

25th October 2018

Following the test firing of MBDA’s Missile Moyen Portee (MMP) in September this year, additional details about the event have been revealed at Euronaval 2018. …

Viasat, MDA to establish service facility in Canada

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Viasat, MDA to establish service facility in Canada

25th October 2018

Viasat has partnered with MDA to establish a repair, maintenance and upgrade service facility for Viasat’s Link 16 military communication terminals in Halifax, Nova Scotia. …

Australian navy creates new UAV squadron

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Australian navy creates new UAV squadron

25th October 2018

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) stood up a new UAV squadron – christened 822X Squadron – at HMAS Albatross on 25 October. It marks a …

Thales IFF systems for Netherlands navy

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Thales IFF systems for Netherlands navy

25th October 2018

Thales will supply the Dutch Defence Material Organisation with new-generation Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF) systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy, the company announced on 19 October. …

US Navy outlines LMSR contractor operations

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US Navy outlines LMSR contractor operations

25th October 2018

The Department of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) is looking for contractor support to operate and maintain eight Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off vessels (LMSRs) that …

Euronaval 2018: Some processes ‘not good enough’ in River class programme

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Euronaval 2018: Some processes ‘not good enough’ in River class programme

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HMAS Canberra conducts FOCFT for Tigers

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24th October 2018

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Euronaval 2018: Ten percent design difference between UK Type 26 and Lockheed CSC proposal

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Euronaval 2018: Ten percent design difference between UK Type 26 and Lockheed CSC proposal

24th October 2018

A Canadian-variant of the Type 26 Global Combat Ship – which has been selected as the preferred option for the Canadian Surface Combatant – would …

Fourth AEHF satellite successfully launched

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Fourth AEHF satellite successfully launched

24th October 2018

The US Air Force’s fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The satellite, …

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RAF ISTAR Force moves forward with transformation

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The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) is moving forward with an ambitious plan to transform its intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) force to …

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