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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

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Serco to continue to CIWS support

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Serco has received an IDIQ contract to continue providing installation support for close-in weapons systems (CIWS) on US Navy, US Army and US Coast Guard …

Ukraine strengthens its naval power

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Ukraine strengthens its naval power

18th September 2018

Ukraine continues to invest in its naval fleet development by taking delivery of new vessels while also planning the purchase of additional platforms. The first …

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ROK requests P-8A aircraft

18th September 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to the Republic of Korea, the …

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Japan reportedly conducts submarine drill in South China Sea

17th September 2018

Japan has carried out its first submarine drill in the South China Sea, a newspaper said on 17 September, a move that could provoke Beijing …

Ruselectronics develops maritime comms system

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Ruselectronics develops maritime comms system

17th September 2018

Rostec company Ruselectronics has developed a multifunctional integrated communication system for maritime vessels.Called MIKS, the system provides digital communications and wireless connectivity with seamless roaming …

USCG releases RFI for MSS+ programme

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USCG releases RFI for MSS+ programme

14th September 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has released a request for information for installation of the Minotaur mission system suite (MSS+) and a block upgrade for …

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South Korea launches its first missile-capable submarine

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South Korea launched its first ever missile-capable attack submarine on 14 September, despite a recent diplomatic thaw with the nuclear-armed North. The $700 million, 3,000t …

Five Eyes acquisition struggles with private sector innovation

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Five Eyes acquisition struggles with private sector innovation

13th September 2018

Members of the Five Eyes alliance have in recent years attempted wholesale reform of their acquisition processes to speed up the fielding of new capabilities. …

Poland prioritises submarines as industry details bids

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Poland prioritises submarines as industry details bids

13th September 2018

Polish government officials highlighted the procurement of new submarines under the Orka programme as one of the top military priorities for the nation during MSPO …

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Medical training needs outlined for US Army SOC

13th September 2018

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USCG awards contract for cutter boats

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USCG awards contract for cutter boats

13th September 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to MetalCraft Marine US to provide a fleet of cutter boats-large (CB-L), …

US Navy opens new EOD operations facility

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US Navy opens new EOD operations facility

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The US Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group 2 has opened a new EOD operations facility at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, the navy announced …

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