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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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Russian Navy receives two Raptor patrol boats

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Russian Navy receives two Raptor patrol boats

16th October 2018

The Russian Navy has received two new Raptor patrol boats from Pella Shipyard of St Petersburg, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 11 October. …

Naval Group CEO confident on export and cooperation strategy

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Naval Group CEO confident on export and cooperation strategy

15th October 2018

Naval Group's CEO teased an announcement on cooperation with Fincantieri as he expressed confidence in the company’s export strategy despite growing competition for key shipbuilding programmes. …

USCG orders seven OTH-IV cutter boats

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USCG orders seven OTH-IV cutter boats

15th October 2018

The US Coast Guard has issued two delivery orders, worth a combined total of approximately $2.74 million, to SAFE Boats International for the supply of …

Harris, L3 merging to form a defence-technology giant

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Harris, L3 merging to form a defence-technology giant

15th October 2018

Harris and L3 Technologies, two American companies specialising in military communications and technology, announced their merger on Sunday, giving birth to a giant in the …

DST developing corrosion-resistant vessel coating

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DST developing corrosion-resistant vessel coating

15th October 2018

Australia’s Defence, Science and Technology (DST) is supporting an effort to advance a new corrosion-resistant coating technology that cuts the build-up of algae and barnacles …

​​​​​​​​​​​​Lethality of DF-21D anti-ship missile revealed

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Lethality of DF-21D anti-ship missile revealed

15th October 2018

Designed specifically to destroy US aircraft carriers, the DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) is one of China’s key anti-access area denial weapons.  However, how it would …

HMS Kent returns to service

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HMS Kent returns to service

12th October 2018

Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Kent, has returned to service following an 18 month refurbishment programme. Carried out by Babcock, the overhaul will sustain …

US Navy names LCS 29

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US Navy names LCS 29

11th October 2018

The US Navy's next Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has been named as Beloit, the navy announced on 9 October. The future USS Beloit, LCS …

Raytheon advances in US Army’s LTAMDS competition

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Raytheon advances in US Army’s LTAMDS competition

11th October 2018

Raytheon has been selected to advance in the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) competition, the company announced on 8 October. …

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RUAG to upgrade Swiss armed forces’ BTS

11th October 2018

RUAG Defence has received a contract to upgrade the broadband transmission system (BTS) of the routing network for the Swiss armed forces in Switzerland. Under …

​Taiwan submarine programme builds momentum

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​Taiwan submarine programme builds momentum

11th October 2018

Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) programme is now cracking on after almost two decades of inertia. However, the effort has raised eyebrows in media and …

Textron awarded navy ISR services contract

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Textron awarded navy ISR services contract

10th October 2018

Textron Systems has received a task order from the US Naval Air Systems Command to provide sea-based ISR services, the company announced on 4 October. …

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