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As uncrewed naval systems advance, capabilities to counter them are emerging

28th April 2026

Research programmes and system procurement efforts to counter uncrewed surface and underwater vehicle threats are accelerating as naval drone uptake spreads.

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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

27th April 2026

After recording a nearly six-year delay in the OPC schedule, the USCG intends to advance with the programme, reaching multiple milestones in the short term.

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NAVAIR receives modified Gulfstream G550

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The US Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) Commercial Modifications and Range Support team has accepted delivery of a new Gulfstream …

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Lockheed upgrading GPS ground systems

12th September 2018

Lockheed Martin is providing a series of updates to the GPS ground control system to support the US Air Force in gaining early command and …

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12th September 2018

The Royal Navy’s flagship, the amphibious assault ship HMS Albion, has spent much of 2018 deployed in the Far East supporting UK strategic interests in …

First Egypt-built Gowind 2500 launched

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First Egypt-built Gowind 2500 launched

12th September 2018

Alexandria Shipyard has launched the first Egypt-built Gowind 2500 corvette, Port-Said, for the Egyptian Navy, Naval Group announced on 6 September. The vessel is the …

Change of command for Naval Special Warfare

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Change of command for Naval Special Warfare

11th September 2018

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ONR develops wetsuit to increase navy dive time

11th September 2018

The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring work to design a wetsuit that replicates the insulating properties of animal blubber—allowing divers to swim …

T-500A modified with flotation landing gear

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T-500A modified with flotation landing gear

11th September 2018

Rostec has modified its T-500A aircraft to add flotation landing gear to support patrol and SAR operations in coastal areas, the company announced on 6 …

Thales eyes Brazilian requirements

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Thales eyes Brazilian requirements

10th September 2018

Thales is positioning its Kingklip Mk2 sonar to meet the requirements of the Brazilian Navy. The company’s Brazilian subsidiary Omnisys recently obtained certification for the …

US Army engineers explore USV potential

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US Army engineers explore USV potential

10th September 2018

After the capsizing of the Portland district US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey vessel in April 2018, the USACE is turning towards USV in …

What is Five Eyes connectivity? (video)

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What is Five Eyes connectivity? (video)

10th September 2018

Five Eyes (FVEY) refers to an alliance that includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and US. These countries are bound by the multilateral UKUSA …

UK looks to automate indirect fire comms

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UK looks to automate indirect fire comms

10th September 2018

There is a growing demand for multinational interoperability in indirect fire support, fuelling a requirement for increased automation in communications, according to CGI, a UK-based …

US trials advanced tech for denied urban and subterranean warfare

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US trials advanced tech for denied urban and subterranean warfare

10th September 2018

An undisclosed US DoD agency conducted a training exercise during the first week of September designed to consider next-generation technologies capable of supporting small unit …

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