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Funding for the future US Navy Trump-class battleship sparks controversy in Congress

26th June 2026

Lawmakers question the US Navy’s proposed $2 billion investment in the Trump-class battleship as concerns over cost, technology maturity and operational relevance fuel growing bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

Germany sinks F126 frigate programme in favour of cheaper MEKO A-200

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Germany sinks F126 frigate programme in favour of cheaper MEKO A-200

25th June 2026

On 24 June 2026, the German Ministry of Defence announced it was cancelling the F126 frigate programme in favour of procuring eight MEKO A-200 DEU frigates.

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Mauric designs ships for the future seas

9th October 2018

As ship and vessel design look to the future requirements of international navies, French-based Mauric and the ECA Group are promoting new ship designs to …

Finland to order Bittium Tough Comnode terminals

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Finland to order Bittium Tough Comnode terminals

9th October 2018

Bittium Wireless and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command are set to enter into a framework agreement on the purchase of Bittium Tough Comnode terminals …

RFA Tidesurge to begin sea trials

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RFA Tidesurge to begin sea trials

8th October 2018

The Royal Navy’s third Tide-class tanker, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Tidesurge, is ready to begin military trials, the navy announced on 3 October. RFA Tidesurge …

BAE Systems signs agreement for Hunter class

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BAE Systems signs agreement for Hunter class

8th October 2018

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UK decides on naval maintenance programmes

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UK decides on naval maintenance programmes

7th October 2018

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US unveils steps to shore up defence industrial base

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USSOCOM delays helmet decision

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USCG orders seven RB-S IIs

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USCG orders seven RB-S IIs

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Japan launches first Li-ion submarine

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Japan launches first Li-ion submarine

5th October 2018

A new submarine for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) was launched on 4 October. The launch of a Soryu-class submarine is not an unusual …

ECA Group introduces Inspector 120 USV

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ECA Group introduces Inspector 120 USV

5th October 2018

ECA Group has unveiled a new USV called the Inspector 120 for naval applications including mine counter measure operations, the company announced on 2 October. …

Unmanned systems to get more attention in next US Navy force study

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Unmanned systems to get more attention in next US Navy force study

5th October 2018

The next version of the US Navy’s force structure assessment (FSA) should give a clearer picture of how unmanned systems will fit into the service’s …

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