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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

19th October 2026

The changing Arctic environment is creating new challenges for submarine detection, driving demand for distributed sensors, uncrewed underwater vehicles and real-time acoustic modelling.

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

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Gender gap closed for UK special forces

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Gender gap closed for UK special forces

26th October 2018

Women are now eligible to attempt the UK’s Joint Selection course which is designed to identify personnel suitable for service with the Special Air Service …

Euronaval 2018: SeaSnake 27 enters final testing stage

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Euronaval 2018: SeaSnake 27 enters final testing stage

26th October 2018

Rheinmetall showcased the prototype of its SeaSnake 27 at Euronaval ahead of the weapon system beginning final testing. While the Sea Snake was originally unveiled …

Former HMPNGS Rabaul completes final voyage

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Former HMPNGS Rabaul completes final voyage

26th October 2018

Pacific Patrol Boat the former HMPNGS Rabaul has completed its final voyage to Port Macquarie in Australia from Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island, after …

Euronaval 2018: 'Light' boom as Type 31e passes PQQ

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Euronaval 2018: 'Light' boom as Type 31e passes PQQ

25th October 2018

Numerous shipbuilders and designers showcased a range of light multirole frigates and corvettes at this year’s Euronaval in Paris as demand for such platforms increases. …

Austal to procure long-lead materials for EPF 13

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Austal to procure long-lead materials for EPF 13

25th October 2018

Austal USA has received a $57.8 million contract from the US Navy for the procurement of long lead-time materials for the 13th Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast …

Euronaval 2018: Djibouti named as site of naval MMP tests

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Euronaval 2018: Djibouti named as site of naval MMP tests

25th October 2018

Following the test firing of MBDA’s Missile Moyen Portee (MMP) in September this year, additional details about the event have been revealed at Euronaval 2018. …

Viasat, MDA to establish service facility in Canada

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Viasat, MDA to establish service facility in Canada

25th October 2018

Viasat has partnered with MDA to establish a repair, maintenance and upgrade service facility for Viasat’s Link 16 military communication terminals in Halifax, Nova Scotia. …

Australian navy creates new UAV squadron

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Australian navy creates new UAV squadron

25th October 2018

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) stood up a new UAV squadron – christened 822X Squadron – at HMAS Albatross on 25 October. It marks a …

Thales IFF systems for Netherlands navy

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Thales IFF systems for Netherlands navy

25th October 2018

Thales will supply the Dutch Defence Material Organisation with new-generation Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF) systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy, the company announced on 19 October. …

US Navy outlines LMSR contractor operations

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US Navy outlines LMSR contractor operations

25th October 2018

The Department of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) is looking for contractor support to operate and maintain eight Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off vessels (LMSRs) that …

Euronaval 2018: Some processes ‘not good enough’ in River class programme

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Euronaval 2018: Some processes ‘not good enough’ in River class programme

25th October 2018

BAE Systems officials have said that some of its processes were not up to standard for the start of its five-ship build of Batch 2 …

HMAS Canberra conducts FOCFT for Tigers

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HMAS Canberra conducts FOCFT for Tigers

25th October 2018

The Royal Australian Navy’s landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra has conducted first of class flight trials (FOCFT) for the Tiger ARH helicopter, the navy …

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