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Huntington Ingalls Industries has launched the US Navy’s future Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer Frank E Petersen Jr (DDG 121) the company announced on …

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Luerssen Australia has selected Taylor Bros Marine for the design, production and installation of the accommodation spaces on Australia's new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), the …

Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

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Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

19th July 2018

The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Air Arm received back an ATR 72-500 turboprop maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) during the second quarter of 2018. It is one …

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Metal Shark, ASV team for Sharktech

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Shipbuilder Metal Shark has teamed with ASV Global to introduce a new line of autonomous vessels called Sharktech. The ASVs will incorporate Metal Shark vessels …

Farnborough 2018: RBS15 Mk 4 in the works for Gripen requirement

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Farnborough 2018: RBS15 Mk 4 in the works for Gripen requirement

18th July 2018

Saab is developing the RBS15 Mk 4, the air-launch progression of the surface-to-surface Mk 3, for use with the Gripen E and other fixed-wing aircraft, …

Japan, Italy conduct passage exercise

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Japan, Italy conduct passage exercise

18th July 2018

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force’s JS Akebono and the Italian Navy’s ITS Carlo Margottini have conducted a passage exercise (PASSEX) in the Gulf of Aden. …

BAE sets sights on Orkan-class modernisation

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BAE sets sights on Orkan-class modernisation

18th July 2018

BAE Systems plans to play a role in the upcoming modernisation programme of three Polish Navy's Orkan-class fast attack craft (FAC). The company unveiled its …

Fuerzas Comando begins for Latin American SOF

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Fuerzas Comando begins for Latin American SOF

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The Latin American special operations community has come together to conduct the 2018 iteration of the annual Fuerzas Comandocompetition in Panama.Due to run from 16-26 …

US Navy’s LCS Wichita completes acceptance trials

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US Navy’s LCS Wichita completes acceptance trials

17th July 2018

The Lockheed Martin-led industry team has completed acceptance trials of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 13, the future USS Wichita, in the waters of Lake Michigan, …

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Farnborough 2018: Saab looks to Europe and Asia for GlobalEye orders

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Naval Group remains focused on Central Europe

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Naval Group remains focused on Central Europe

17th July 2018

French naval shipbuilder Naval Group continues to pursue export opportunities, eyeing Central Europe as one of the most promising markets. Naval Group gives a lot …

Farnborough 2018: Dual purpose for LM-100J flight demo

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Farnborough 2018: Dual purpose for LM-100J flight demo

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Despite showcasing its civilian-spec LM-100J at Farnborough, manufacturer Lockheed Martin has said that the flight demonstrations serve to highlight the capabilities of the original military …

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