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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

22nd April 2026

The Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the MDA’s SM-3 IIA by more than 1,000%.

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OPV procurement approved for Indian Navy

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India’s Defence Acquisition Council has approved the procurement of six indigenously built Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Navy, the Indian Ministry …

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The US will be ‘a good ally’ to the Philippines in responding to territorial conflicts in the South China Sea, a US defence official said …

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HII to overhaul USS John C Stennis

16th August 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries has received an advance planning contract for the refuelling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John …

UK MoD gets the ball rolling again on Type 31e

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UK MoD gets the ball rolling again on Type 31e

15th August 2018

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has resumed proceedings with its Type 31e project after the programme was put on hold last month. An MoD spokesperson …

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Keel laid for future USNS Puerto Rico

15th August 2018

Austal USA has laid the keel for the US Navy’s 11th Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship, the future USNS Puerto Rico, at its shipyard …

Mexico requests ESSMs from US government

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Mexico requests ESSMs from US government

15th August 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale of Evolved Seasparrow tactical missiles (ESSM) and Evolved Seasparrow telemetry missiles …

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Sig Sauer to deliver SOF carbine upgrade

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Sig Sauer has been tasked by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to deliver Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) technology to force components in order …

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Davie breaks the ice with Canadian contract success

14th August 2018

The Canadian Government has announced the long anticipated award of a contract for the procurement of three medium icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). …

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SEA looks to Japanese shipbuilding programmes

14th August 2018

Cohort company SEA has taken part in a UK Defence Services Industry Day in Tokyo as it targets opportunities within Japanese shipbuilding programmes. On board …

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Sri Lanka gets US military funding as China vies for influence

14th August 2018

The United States announced on 13 August it would grant Sri Lanka $39 million to boost maritime security as China develops its strategic hold on …

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Viasat’s VISION software passes FAST test

13th August 2018

Viasat’s Visual Integrated SATCOM Information, Operation and Networking (VISION) software has successfully passed NATO’s First Article System Test (FAST), the company announced on 7 August. …

Damen to supply gear for Chilean vessels

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Damen to supply gear for Chilean vessels

13th August 2018

Damen Marine Components has received a contract from ASMAR Talcahuano Shipyard to supply steering gear, rudders and stern tube parts for an Antarctic research vessel …

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