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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

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Spain's navy wants role in post-Brexit European defence

29th April 2018

With naval power Britain at the EU's exit door, Spain has gone on the offensive to be the next major player defending European shores. Madrid's …

Indian Navy inducts LCU MK-IV amphibious ship

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Indian Navy inducts LCU MK-IV amphibious ship

27th April 2018

The Indian Navy has inducted the third ship of its Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK-IV project on 25 April. Commissioned as the IN LCU L53, …

New batch of patrol boats headed for Saudi Arabia

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New batch of patrol boats headed for Saudi Arabia

26th April 2018

The latest batch of German-built Lürssen 40m patrol boats are being shipped to Saudi Arabia aboard a transport ship where they will enter service with …

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Italy receives seventh FREMM frigate

26th April 2018

The Italian Navy has received its newest FREMM frigate, Federico Martinengo, at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano, La Spezia, Fincantieri announced on 24 April. The frigate - …

USCG places order for LRI-II boat

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USCG places order for LRI-II boat

26th April 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has ordered a 35ft Long Range Interceptor-II (LRI-II) boat worth $1.1 million from MetalCraft Marine, the USCG announced on 23 …

Blighter books Indian Blighter order

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Blighter books Indian Blighter order

26th April 2018

Blighter Surveillance Systems has received a contract for its Blighter B400 series E-scan micro Doppler ground surveillance radars from India’s Tata Power Company, Blighter announced …

UK launches Submarine Delivery Agency

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UK launches Submarine Delivery Agency

25th April 2018

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), strengthening arrangements to support the UK’s submarine capability. The SDA will procure …

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Raytheon wins Barracuda system contract

25th April 2018

Raytheon has received an $83 million contract to design, test and deploy the Barracuda mine neutralisation system for the US Naval Sea Systems Command, the …

Philippine Navy obtains its first ever missiles

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Philippine Navy obtains its first ever missiles

25th April 2018

This week the Philippine Navy (PN) received a shipment of Spike-ER missiles, Typhoon MLS-ER launchers and Mini Typhoon 12.7mm RWSs from Rafael in Israel, destined …

Belgian Navy upgrades software for AUV fleet

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Belgian Navy upgrades software for AUV fleet

25th April 2018

The Belgian Navy has renewed SeeByte’s SeeTrack licences for its existing AUV fleet, SeeByte announced on 20 April. The renewal upgrades the software technology to …

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Opinion: The PLAN’s carrier conundrum

25th April 2018

Not long after the People’s Liberation Navy (PLAN) launched CV-16, the Liaoning aircraft carrier, The Geobukseon was sitting in a meeting with one of the …

Chinese carrier leads live fire drill in East China Sea

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Chinese carrier leads live fire drill in East China Sea

24th April 2018

China's sole aircraft carrier has led a flotilla of naval vessels in a ‘live combat drill’ in the East China Sea, the latest show of …

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