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

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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.

Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

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Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

19th October 2026

A €3.7 billion destroyer contract for Fincantieri and Leonardo is only the start, with submarines, corvettes and a new carrier pointing to more opportunities.

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Euronaval 2018: Ten percent design difference between UK Type 26 and Lockheed CSC proposal

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Euronaval 2018: Ten percent design difference between UK Type 26 and Lockheed CSC proposal

24th October 2018

A Canadian-variant of the Type 26 Global Combat Ship – which has been selected as the preferred option for the Canadian Surface Combatant – would …

Fourth AEHF satellite successfully launched

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Fourth AEHF satellite successfully launched

24th October 2018

The US Air Force’s fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The satellite, …

RAF ISTAR Force moves forward with transformation

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RAF ISTAR Force moves forward with transformation

24th October 2018

The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) is moving forward with an ambitious plan to transform its intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) force to …

Indian Navy's DSRV in new testing

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Indian Navy's DSRV in new testing

24th October 2018

JFD has completed sea trials of the Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) being delivered to the Indian Navy. The DSRV carried out underwater mating …

Euronaval 2018: Sikorsky seeks future romances with MH-60R ‘Romeo’

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Euronaval 2018: Sikorsky seeks future romances with MH-60R ‘Romeo’

24th October 2018

The US Navy flew in one of its MH-60R ‘Romeo’ Sea Hawks to this year’s Euronaval as Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky continues to looks to future …

Euronaval 2018: Sea Giraffe stretches capability to include hypersonic threat detection

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Euronaval 2018: Sea Giraffe stretches capability to include hypersonic threat detection

23rd October 2018

As western navies come face to face with the threats posed by next-generation anti-ship missile technologies, Saab has chosen Euronaval 2018 to launch a new …

Euronaval 2018: Leonardo continues progress with weapon systems

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Euronaval 2018: Leonardo continues progress with weapon systems

23rd October 2018

Italy’s Leonardo presented numerous weapon system updates at this year’s Euronaval including on its Black Scorpion lightweight torpedo which is set for helicopter qualification in …

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Alion to support US Navy UUVs

23rd October 2018

Alion Science and Technology will support the US Navy’s Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Family of Systems (FoS) under a new contract announced on 17 October. …

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McKean receives two US NSWC contracts

23rd October 2018

McKean Defense Group has received two contracts totalling more than $70 million from the US Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWC PD), the company …

Euronaval 2018: Naval Group produces another sub concept with SMX 31

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Euronaval 2018: Naval Group produces another sub concept with SMX 31

23rd October 2018

Ever keen to demonstrate new ideas in the maritime domain, Naval Group took the opportunity on the opening day of Euronaval in Paris to highlight …

Controp releases iSea-25HD for maritime missions

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Controp releases iSea-25HD for maritime missions

23rd October 2018

Controp Precision Technologies has introduced the iSea-25HD surveillance system for maritime missions, the company announced on 17 October. The new system has been specially designed …

Euronaval 2018: Thales introduces new naval radar

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Euronaval 2018: Thales introduces new naval radar

23rd October 2018

Thales has launched a new multi-mission 4D AESA radar for small naval platforms at Euronaval 2018 in Paris. The new NS50 will complement the NS100 …

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