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24th March 2026

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US Coast Guard prepares acquisition process of up to seven light icebreakers

23rd March 2026

The USCG plans to award a contract this year for the construction of Homeland Security Cutters. The new vessels will replace the 60-plus-year-old fleet of Light Icebreaking Tugs.

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27th July 2018

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27th July 2018

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Hensoldt delivers upgraded MIDS-LVT for testing

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Hensoldt has delivered upgraded Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals to the German military for risk reduction testing, the company announced on 20 July.The Bundeswehr …

Leonardo Marlin 40 naval gun approaches first sale

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Lockheed Martin to begin production of MMSC

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