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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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US Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command initiatives signal demand for interoperable uncrewed systems control, creating opportunities for suppliers of hardware, software and integration services.

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As HMS Queen Elizabeth goes full steam ahead with its sea trials a senior Royal Navy official urged caution to politicians keen to utilise the …

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Russian Navy’s Burya ship ready for float out

22nd October 2018

The St Petersburg’s Pella Shipyard will float out the Russian Navy‘s third new generation small missile ship, Burya, on 23 October, the Russian Ministry of …

AG600 makes its first water flight

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AG600 makes its first water flight

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HII begins building US Navy’s LHA 8

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HII begins building US Navy’s LHA 8

19th October 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has begun fabrication of the America-class amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8), the company announced on 16 October. …

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Opinion: Royal Navy navigates icy waters

19th October 2018

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Additively manufactured metal component to be trialled

18th October 2018

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Naval support ships forge ahead in Asia-Pacific

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Controp launches Tornado-ER

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