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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.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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With 81,000km of coastline to monitor, as well as territorial tensions in the South China Sea, it is fair to say that the Indonesian Coast …

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31st October 2018

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has signed a contract with Thales Six GTS France for the provision of secure network and communication services to the …

Saab launches hypersonic mode for naval radars

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Saab launches hypersonic mode for naval radars

31st October 2018

Saab has launched a new hypersonic detection mode for its Sea Giraffe naval radars. The mode is optimised for the Sea Giraffe 4A Fixed Face, …

India turns to Russia for new frigates

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India turns to Russia for new frigates

31st October 2018

India’s Ministry of Defence concluded a $950 million deal with the United Shipbuilding Corporation of Russia to buy two Project 11356M guided-missile frigates for the …

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StandardAero to support P-8A engines

30th October 2018

StandardAero has been selected as the US Navy's primary engine depot for support of CFM56-7 engines used on the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, the company …

Germany offers to fill Polish submariner training gap

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Germany offers to fill Polish submariner training gap

30th October 2018

In the face of an inevitable reduction of its submarine fleet, the Polish Navy is looking for new ways to maintain a minimal level of …

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Babcock International has detailed progress on its five year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver an upgraded 4.5in Mk8 Mod 1 …

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Russia's only aircraft carrier was damaged and a giant floating dock sank after a crane crashed onto the vessel as it was undergoing repairs near …

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30th October 2018

General Dynamics Mission Systems has released the new re-engineered Bluefin-9 UUV, the company announced on 23 October. The vehicle combines high navigational accuracy, enhanced sonar …

Raytheon delivers RAM launcher to Mexico

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Raytheon delivers RAM launcher to Mexico

29th October 2018

Raytheon has delivered a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launcher to the Mexican government as part of the Mexican Navy’s long-range offshore patrol vessel programme. RAM …

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New satellite telecomms for French armed forces

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Euronaval 2018: Raytheon’s maritime missiles hit new milestones

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