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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

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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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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 …

New Malaysian government disbands NSOF

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New Malaysian government disbands NSOF

5th October 2018

Sources have confirmed that the Malaysian government has disbanded the National Special Operations Force (NSOF) that had only been established on 27 October 2016 as …

HII to build more Arleigh Burke-class destroyers

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HII to build more Arleigh Burke-class destroyers

4th October 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $5.1 billion fixed-price incentive, multi-year procurement contract for the construction of six Arleigh Burke-class Flight III …

Netherlands navy recognised as Remus service centre

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Netherlands navy recognised as Remus service centre

4th October 2018

Hydroid has recognised the Sensor and Weapon Systems Department of the Royal Netherlands Navy's Directorate of Materiel Sustainment as an authorised Remus AUV service centre. …

ECA delivers MIDS to Asian navy customer

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ECA delivers MIDS to Asian navy customer

3rd October 2018

ECA Group has delivered several Mine Identification and Destruction Systems (MIDS) combining the K-STER Iidentification ROV and K-STER C neutralisation ROV to an undisclosed Asian …

US Navy orders LCS 29

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US Navy orders LCS 29

3rd October 2018

The Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) team has received a contract from the US Navy to build an additional Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship …

MBDA evolves maritime domain missile offerings

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MBDA evolves maritime domain missile offerings

2nd October 2018

As the company expands its maritime missile offerings MBDA  revealed that it has tested its MMP anti-tank system in the naval domain for the first …

SOF school teaches coastal patrol skills

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SOF school teaches coastal patrol skills

2nd October 2018

As United States Special Operations Command’s only international security force assistance training center, the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) trains and …

RNLN integrates SeeByte’s Neptune into AUV fleet

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RNLN integrates SeeByte’s Neptune into AUV fleet

2nd October 2018

The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has integrated SeeByte’s Neptune software into its fleet of Remus 100 AUVs, the company announced on 28 September. In addition …

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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