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Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

3rd February 2026

RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.

Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

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Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

2nd February 2026

The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.

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The US Marine Corps (USMC) is looking for a lighter weight amphibious track to enhance both land mobility and water swim performance for its new Amphibious …

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Last week Leonardo demonstrated the AW159 Wildcat to the Malaysian military at RMN Base Lumut. The two Wildcats, from the UK’s 847 Naval Air Squadron, …

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Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen says island secure ahead of China drills

17th April 2018

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen reassured residents on 17 April that the island was secure, a day before China is set to hold live-fire drills in …

Royal Navy formally commissions HMS Forth

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Royal Navy formally commissions HMS Forth

17th April 2018

The Royal Navy has formally commissioned the first of its next-generation OPVs, HMS Forth, the navy announced on 13 April. HMS Forth is the first …

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Insight: On the front line, USCG under pressure against drug smugglers

17th April 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) wants to ramp up its surveillance capabilities and data sharing to address the uptick in drug runs from Colombia into …

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Rolls-Royce, GSL to build MTU engines in India

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Rolls-Royce has teamed with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) to manufacture MTU Series 8000 engines in India, the company announced on 12 April. As part of …

DSA 2018: China offers multirole ship design to Malaysia

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DSA 2018: China offers multirole ship design to Malaysia

17th April 2018

China is offering Malaysia a co-build option for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s requirement for a Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS), a design loosely based on a landing helicopter …

DSA 2018: Malaysia looks beyond China for next-gen LMS

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DSA 2018: Malaysia looks beyond China for next-gen LMS

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DSA 2018: Taiwan showcases hardware

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DSA 2018: Taiwan showcases hardware

17th April 2018

Taiwan’s state-owned military industry is offering ships, missiles and radars to defence customers at this year’s 2018 DSA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The display by …

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USS Indianapolis christened

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The US Navy’s newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), USS Indianapolis, has been christened in Marinette, Wisconsin. The future USS Indianapolis is designed for operation …

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BAE announces investment for MISC upgrade

16th April 2018

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JFD delivers submarine rescue system to RAN

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JFD delivers submarine rescue system to RAN

16th April 2018

JFD has delivered new submarine rescue equipment to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the company announced on 10 April. The new kit includes a hyperbaric …

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