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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.

Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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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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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

14th September 2018

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 …

Medical training needs outlined for US Army SOC

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Medical training needs outlined for US Army SOC

13th September 2018

US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has outlined its specific medical training and support needs for tactical medical training. The classes were outlined in a …

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

13th September 2018

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 …

Third Anzac frigate arrives for AMCAP upgrade

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Third Anzac frigate arrives for AMCAP upgrade

13th September 2018

BAE Systems Australia has received the Royal Australian Navy's third Anzac-class frigate at its Henderson facility as part of a fleet upgrade, the company announced …

NAVAIR receives modified Gulfstream G550

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NAVAIR receives modified Gulfstream G550

12th September 2018

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 …

Lockheed upgrading GPS ground systems

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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 …

Opinion: Royal Navy goes global, but treads fine line with China

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Opinion: Royal Navy goes global, but treads fine line with China

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 …

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