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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

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US Navy’s MUSV programme could lay the USV procurement blueprint for NATO allies

2nd July 2026

The programme’s structure as a marketplace will allow multiple companies to compete for ongoing procurements; an approach which could be replicated across the Atlantic.

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Russia increases Project 22800 corvette order

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Russia increases Project 22800 corvette order

29th August 2018

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order for six new small corvettes intended for the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Four Project 22800 …

BAE Systems to modernise USS Gettysburg

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BAE Systems to modernise USS Gettysburg

29th August 2018

BAE Systems has received a $146.3 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg. Starting in January 2019, the ship …

Navy seeks water generation options

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Navy seeks water generation options

28th August 2018

The US Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) is looking for new system designs and technologies that can desalinate and purify water.  According to a recently-released market survey, …

US Navy accepts USS Sioux City, USS Wichita

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US Navy accepts USS Sioux City, USS Wichita

28th August 2018

The US Navy has accepted delivery of two Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), the future USS Sioux City and USS Wichita. Sioux City and Wichita …

Atlântico arrives in Brazil as Wave denials continue

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Atlântico arrives in Brazil as Wave denials continue

28th August 2018

The Multipurpose Helicopter (PHM) vessel Atlântico, formerly HMS Ocean of the UK Royal Navy, has docked in Brazil for the first time under the flag …

SOF seeking strategic transporter system

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SOF seeking strategic transporter system

28th August 2018

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking a transporter system for strategic movement of its three “Sealion” Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH) platforms. Interest in …

Rostec begins work on Indian aircraft carrier

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Rostec begins work on Indian aircraft carrier

28th August 2018

Rostec's Technodinamika has begun installation supervision of marine hydraulic systems on the Indian Navy's Vikramaditya aircraft carrier. The GS-1MF and GS-3 marine hydraulic systems are used …

USMC explores transport trailer upgrade

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USMC explores transport trailer upgrade

28th August 2018

The United States Marine Corps is exploring an upgrade to its fleet of M870A2-S Medium Heavy Equipment Transport (MHET) trailers to facilitate off-road operations in …

USCG transfers HC-130J to Kodiak

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USCG transfers HC-130J to Kodiak

28th August 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) transferred an HC-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft, CGNR-2009, to Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, on 21 August 2018. Originally …

Philippines commissions final Parola-class boats

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Philippines commissions final Parola-class boats

28th August 2018

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commissioned its final two Parola-class Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV) in the Manila port area on 23 August, completing a full …

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USCG accepts delivery of 30th FRC

27th August 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) received its 30th Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Robert Ward, in Key West, Florida, on 21 August 2018. The 154ft FRC …

GPS III SV02 ready for launch

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GPS III SV02 ready for launch

24th August 2018

Lockheed Martin’s second GPS III satellite (GPS III SV02) built for the US Air Force is complete, fully tested and ready to launch, the company …

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