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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

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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US Navy’s MUSV programme could lay the USV procurement blueprint for NATO allies

2nd July 2026

The programme’s structure as a marketplace will allow multiple companies to compete for ongoing procurements; an approach which could be replicated across the Atlantic.

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Thales introduces new ASW acoustic capability

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Thales introduces new ASW acoustic capability

2nd October 2018

Thales is currently developing a new acoustic sonobouy, the Sono-Flash, which will be showcased for the first time at Euronaval in Paris In October. As …

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Indian Navy orders diving support vessels

2nd October 2018

The Indian Navy has awarded a contract to Hindustan Shipyard, Vishakhapatnam, for the construction of two diving support vessels (DSV) to support the navy’s submarine …

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New naval vessel concepts appear in Taiwan

2nd October 2018

New designs appeared at the Kaohsiung International Maritime and Defense Expo from 27-30 September, including a multipurpose frigate cooperatively designed by the National Chung-Shan Institute …

Work begins on Royal Navy’s reservist facility

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Work begins on Royal Navy’s reservist facility

1st October 2018

Work has begun to transform a Royal Navy site in Cardiff Bay into the new headquarters of HMS Cambria, the centre for Maritime Reservists in …

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1st October 2018

Sweden’s military may have seen a decline in personnel numbers, but its naval prowess is well documented. Shephard investigates how the nation’s navy is altering its …

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HII to support US Navy Coastal Riverine Forces

28th September 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Technical Solutions division has received a contract to provide engineering, technical, repair and logistical support to the US Navy’s Coastal Riverine …

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Comtech to supply troposcatter equipment to Iraq

28th September 2018

Comtech Systems has received a $9.1 million contract to supply equipment and services in support of an existing C4ISR maritime surveillance system in service with …

L3 Technologies acquires ASV Global

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L3 Technologies acquires ASV Global

28th September 2018

L3 Technologies has acquired ASV Global, the company announced on 24 September. Based in Louisiana and the UK, the new company will be known as …

ADAS 2018: Corvettes and OPVs attract attention

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ADAS 2018: Corvettes and OPVs attract attention

28th September 2018

The Philippine Navy (PN) has great ambitions, listing six OPVs, two corvettes and even submarines under its Horizon 2 modernisation plan covering the 2018-22 timeframe. …

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28th September 2018

The official ADAS 2018 Daily News – Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.

MDM 2018: Bell highlights its MUX design

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MDM 2018: Bell highlights its MUX design

27th September 2018

Bell utilised this week’s Modern Day Marine to highlight its offering for the emerging Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Aerial Systems Expeditionary (MUX) programme.  …

Five Eyes nations turn to software to boost interoperability

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Five Eyes nations turn to software to boost interoperability

27th September 2018

Interoperability between the Five Eyes nations is likely to be significantly enhanced in the future as connected devices integrate more software-defined features, including radio waveforms, …

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