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Damen, Mexican Navy building POLA vessel

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Damen Shipyards Group and the Mexican Navy are working together to build a Long Range Ocean Patrol (POLA) vessel, the company announced on 26 June. …

Singapore outlines procurements for 2020 and beyond

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Singapore outlines procurements for 2020 and beyond

2nd July 2018

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has outlined its equipment requirements to ensure the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) remain lethal beyond 2020-30. Defence Minister Ng Eng …

Sri Lanka moves navy unit to Chinese-run port

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Sri Lanka moves navy unit to Chinese-run port

1st July 2018

Sri Lanka will move its southern naval command to a port leased to a state-run Chinese firm but China will not use it for military …

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Indra, CODALTEC team for air defence system

29th June 2018

Indra and the Corporación de Alta Tecnología para la Defensa (CODALTEC) have extended their collaboration to develop an air defence system to meet Colombian military …

UDT 2018: Underwater scooter continues to evolve

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UDT 2018: Underwater scooter continues to evolve

29th June 2018

Stidd Systems is continuing the development of its diver propulsion device (DPD) having already sold 400 units to various NATO customers.The company is currently working …

Spain requests Aegis weapon systems

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Spain requests Aegis weapon systems

29th June 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of five Aegis weapon systems to Spain, the Defense Security Cooperation …

Austal receives order for LCS design services

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Austal receives order for LCS design services

28th June 2018

Austal has received a $16.3 million order from the US Department of Defense for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) design services, the company announced on 26 …

BAE poaches big Hunter trophy in Australia

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BAE poaches big Hunter trophy in Australia

28th June 2018

As was expected by many, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has plumped for the BAE Systems design for its nine Future Frigates that are being …

KraitArray heads for final trials

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KraitArray heads for final trials

28th June 2018

SEA’s Krait Defence KraitArray anti-submarine warfare (ASW) sonar is set for the final trials of its extended 150m ultra-thin towed version.This newest version of the …

UDT 2018: HydroCamel thirsts for new markets

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UDT 2018: HydroCamel thirsts for new markets

28th June 2018

Israeli company BG Robotics showcased its HydroCamel II AUV at UDT 2018 for the first time as it looks to the international market for potential …

Opinion: Who are the real victors in the Qatar embargo dispute?

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Opinion: Who are the real victors in the Qatar embargo dispute?

28th June 2018

In early June, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reportedly threatened to take military action against Qatar if the country installed a Russian S-400 missile air defense …

GA-EMS’ AAG continues testing

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GA-EMS’ AAG continues testing

28th June 2018

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has completed its latest round of performance testing of the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) system, the company announced on 25 …

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