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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

15th April 2026

Designed in 2019, Canada's new River-class destroyers are planned to be handed over by the 2050s. The long procurement timeline has cast doubt on whether the platforms will be obsolete for tomorrow’s warfare.

Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

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Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

14th April 2026

UK defence secretary John Healey’s exposure of a covert Russian deep-sea operation against undersea infrastructure in the Atlantic validates the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion concept but lays bare a capacity gap that autonomous systems, allied integration and sustained investment must close.

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26th June 2018

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UDT 2018: Diver delivery systems take the stage

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26th June 2018

Diver delivery is once again a hot topic at UDT with various companies showcasing their platfroms, including one brand new system. Defence Submersibles International showcased …

UDT 2018: Threat commonality dominates opening discussions

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UDT 2018: Threat commonality dominates opening discussions

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The twin needs for naval services to meet the threats posed by an emergent Russia dominated the opening remarks at the UDT conference and exhibition …

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GDELS to supply IRB to Brazilian Army

26th June 2018

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South Korea takes FMS route for new MPAs

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South Korea takes FMS route for new MPAs

26th June 2018

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Atlas, Thales combat system for German corvettes

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UDT 2018: Intelligence operations key for future Dutch submarine

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UDT 2018: Intelligence operations key for future Dutch submarine

25th June 2018

Saab and Damen this month unveiled a design for the replacement of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) ageing Walrus class submarines, with a focus on …

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