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UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

24th June 2026

The UK shipbuilder’s full-year results to the end of March revealed the impact of the £140 million charge linked to design changes and rework on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate programme.

US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

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US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

23rd June 2026

The US Navy is increasing the use of OTA obligations to accelerate the procurement of seabed-subsea, littoral, expeditionary and uncrewed solutions.

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