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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

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RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

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2nd July 2026

The programme’s structure as a marketplace will allow multiple companies to compete for ongoing procurements; an approach which could be replicated across the Atlantic.

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The Japanese MoD’s import of expensive American weapons such as Aegis Ashore, F-35As, MV-22B Ospreys and AAV7s is squeezing the budget for procurement and R&D; …

Damen delivers last of four OPVs Tunisia

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The last of four Damen built OPVs for the Tunisian Navy - Sophonisbe (P613) - has reached Tunisia, arriving at Bizerte anchorage on 15 November, …

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Belgium Naval & Robotics, FSR team for MCM

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Belgium Naval & Robotics has partnered with Flanders Ship Repair (FSR) to bid for the programme to supply twelve mine hunting vessels for the Belgian …

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Cape Henry Associates (CHA) has received an 18 month contract worth over $2 million to support the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the company announced …

Fincantieri lays keel for third PPA

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Fincantieri lays keel for third PPA

16th November 2018

Fincantieri has begun construction of the Italian Navy’s third Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA) at its shipyard in Riva Trigoso, Genova, the Organisation for Joint Armament …

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MARSOC looks to cellular forensics training

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United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is requesting training support to perform electronic exploitation of cellular devices that may be recovered during tactical …

USCG cutter Maple completes maintenance work

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USCG cutter Maple completes maintenance work

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US Coast Guard cutter Maple has completed a midlife maintenance availability (MMA) as part of the coast guard's In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) programme. The 225ft …

Australia names OPV class as Arafura

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Australia names OPV class as Arafura

15th November 2018

VADM Mike Noonan, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), announced on 15 November that the name of the navy’s new fleet of OPVs will …

Construction starts on USS Patrick Gallagher

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Construction starts on USS Patrick Gallagher

15th November 2018

General Dynamics has begun fabrication of the future Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, Patrick Gallagher, at its Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard with the cutting of the …

India moves toward Special Operations Division

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India moves toward Special Operations Division

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NATO takes stock of Norwegian frigate incident

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NATO takes stock of Norwegian frigate incident

14th November 2018

The accident involving the Royal Norwegian Navy frigate Helge Ingstad will likely have some impact on Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) to which it …

HMAS Arunta receives new mast

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HMAS Arunta receives new mast

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Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Arunta, has received its new mast as part of its Mid Life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) being undertaken at …

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