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US Navy to invest more than $700 million in laser-related R&D efforts in FY2026

26th January 2026

The US Navy’s acceleration of its laser weapon development initiatives reflects a decisive shift towards ultimately having a “laser on every ship” across tomorrow’s surface fleet.

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21st January 2026

The new frigate class’s focus on modularity, speed to build and enhanced armament align with the priorities of the US Navy’s Golden Fleet.

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Naval Group's CEO teased an announcement on cooperation with Fincantieri as he expressed confidence in the company’s export strategy despite growing competition for key shipbuilding programmes. …

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USCG orders seven OTH-IV cutter boats

15th October 2018

The US Coast Guard has issued two delivery orders, worth a combined total of approximately $2.74 million, to SAFE Boats International for the supply of …

Harris, L3 merging to form a defence-technology giant

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Harris, L3 merging to form a defence-technology giant

15th October 2018

Harris and L3 Technologies, two American companies specialising in military communications and technology, announced their merger on Sunday, giving birth to a giant in the …

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DST developing corrosion-resistant vessel coating

15th October 2018

Australia’s Defence, Science and Technology (DST) is supporting an effort to advance a new corrosion-resistant coating technology that cuts the build-up of algae and barnacles …

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Lethality of DF-21D anti-ship missile revealed

15th October 2018

Designed specifically to destroy US aircraft carriers, the DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) is one of China’s key anti-access area denial weapons.  However, how it would …

HMS Kent returns to service

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HMS Kent returns to service

12th October 2018

Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Kent, has returned to service following an 18 month refurbishment programme. Carried out by Babcock, the overhaul will sustain …

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US Navy names LCS 29

11th October 2018

The US Navy's next Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has been named as Beloit, the navy announced on 9 October. The future USS Beloit, LCS …

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Raytheon advances in US Army’s LTAMDS competition

11th October 2018

Raytheon has been selected to advance in the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) competition, the company announced on 8 October. …

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RUAG Defence has received a contract to upgrade the broadband transmission system (BTS) of the routing network for the Swiss armed forces in Switzerland. Under …

​Taiwan submarine programme builds momentum

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​Taiwan submarine programme builds momentum

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Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) programme is now cracking on after almost two decades of inertia. However, the effort has raised eyebrows in media and …

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Textron awarded navy ISR services contract

10th October 2018

Textron Systems has received a task order from the US Naval Air Systems Command to provide sea-based ISR services, the company announced on 4 October. …

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Azure to provide RF transceivers to US Navy

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Azure Summit Technology has received a second delivery order to provide software-definable, radio frequency (RF) transceivers to the US Navy. The order is a part …

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