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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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EW Europe 2018: US Navy's EW modernisation continues

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EW Europe 2018: US Navy's EW modernisation continues

31st May 2018

The US Navy’s modernisation of its ageing electronic warfare equipment, including the acquisition of a new helicopter-borne EW pod, is continuing as the service attempts …

EW Europe 2018: Geopolitics fuels EW advances

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EW Europe 2018: Geopolitics fuels EW advances

31st May 2018

Widely considered to be the 'fifth domain' of warfare, developing technology that will deliver the competitive edge against adversaries in the electromagnetic spectrum is being …

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Airbus receives NATO comms contract

31st May 2018

Airbus has received a $46 million contract from the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency to deliver the first phase of the new NATO Communications …

Field Aviation to upgrade Swedish Dash 8s

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Field Aviation to upgrade Swedish Dash 8s

31st May 2018

Field Aviation has received a contract to upgrade the flight deck on the Swedish Coast Guard’s three Dash 8 aircraft, the company announced on 29 …

US to continue FONOP drumbeat in South China Sea

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US to continue FONOP drumbeat in South China Sea

30th May 2018

Whilst on a flight to Hawaii on 29 May for a Pacific Command (PACOM) change-of-command ceremony, US Defence Secretary James Mattis commented to media on US …

Luerssen, Civmec form joint venture

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Luerssen, Civmec form joint venture

30th May 2018

Luerssen has formed a joint venture with Civmec called the Australian Maritime Shipbuilding and Export Group, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 26 May. …

Russia to commission new missile ship

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Russia to commission new missile ship

30th May 2018

The Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet is set to commission its new Vyshny Volochok missile ship in Sevastopol on 1 June, the Russian Ministry of Defence …

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Raytheon signs Australian EW agreement

30th May 2018

Raytheon has signed a project agreement with Australia's Defence Science and Technology (DST) to collaborate on the development of advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for …

Dutch firm supports Taiwan submarine upgrade

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Dutch firm supports Taiwan submarine upgrade

29th May 2018

The effort to modernise two Republic of China Navy (ROCN) diesel-electric submarines was boosted in May with the announcement that they will undergo an upgrade …

Indian Navy commissions IN LCU L54

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Indian Navy commissions IN LCU L54

29th May 2018

The Indian Navy has commissioned its fourth ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV class, IN LCU L54, at Port Blair. The ship has …

US Navy commissions USS Manchester

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US Navy commissions USS Manchester

28th May 2018

The US Navy commissioned the Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Manchester, at the State Pier in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on 26 May. The USS Manchester …

SOFIC 2018: Naval Special Warfare enhances surface craft lethality

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28th May 2018

While traditionally used to support infiltration and exfiltration of US Naval Special Warfare (NSW) elements, USSOCOM’s maritime surface mobility craftare now being explored as possible …

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