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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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Additively manufactured metal component to be trialled

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Naval support ships forge ahead in Asia-Pacific

18th October 2018

There is considerable activity around Asia-Pacific in terms of building new support ships and tankers as navies enhance their ability to support their fleets farther …

Controp launches Tornado-ER

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Controp launches Tornado-ER

18th October 2018

Controp USA has launched an electro-optical panoramic scanning and automatic maritime target detection system called the Tornado-ER, the company announced on 15 October. The system …

Thales opens UK Maritime Autonomy Centre

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Thales opens UK Maritime Autonomy Centre

18th October 2018

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F-35 makes first SRVL on HMS Queen Elizabeth

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F-35 makes first SRVL on HMS Queen Elizabeth

18th October 2018

The first shipborne rolling vertical landing (SRVL) has been carried out by an F-35 Lightning fighter jet onboard the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier, HMS …

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17th October 2018

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Vietnam receives second ROKN corvette

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Vietnam receives second ROKN corvette

17th October 2018

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Irish DoD receives fourth OPV

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Irish DoD receives fourth OPV

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BAE Systems submits LHD support bid

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BAE Systems submits LHD support bid

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SPY-6 shows off capabilities in Hawaii

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