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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

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Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

19th October 2026

A €3.7 billion destroyer contract for Fincantieri and Leonardo is only the start, with submarines, corvettes and a new carrier pointing to more opportunities.

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The United States is facing threats to its ability to project power on a global basis. That was one of the messages from 15 May …

SOFIC 2018: Combat assault vests for US Navy SEALs

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16th May 2018

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Keel laid for future USS Daniel Inouye

16th May 2018

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South Korea launches second LPH

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South Korea launches second LPH

16th May 2018

Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) ceremonially launched a landing platform helicopter (LPH) – the second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship – in Busan on 14 …

Asia-Pacific is perfect testbed for USN’s EFP programme

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Asia-Pacific is perfect testbed for USN’s EFP programme

16th May 2018

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USS Ronald Reagan enters sea trials

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USS Ronald Reagan enters sea trials

15th May 2018

The US Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan, has departed Yokosuka, Japan, for sea trials after successful completion of a two-day fast cruise, the …

US Navy sees 'period of uncertainty' in Gulf

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US Navy sees 'period of uncertainty' in Gulf

15th May 2018

Iranian behaviour in the Gulf is entering a ‘period of uncertainty,’ the head of the US Navy said on 14 May following President Donald Trump's …

Metal Shark delivers patrol boats to DCCG

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15th May 2018

Metal Shark has delivered four new high speed patrol boats to the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) in Curacao, the company announced on 10 May. …

Austal misses out on Australian OPV project

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Austal misses out on Australian OPV project

15th May 2018

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NAWCAD awards radar contract for USCG C-27Js

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NAWCAD awards radar contract for USCG C-27Js

14th May 2018

The US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division has awarded an IDIQ contract to Telephonics Corporation for multi-mode radar systems, the US Coast Guard announced …

Astute move as seventh boat to become Agincourt

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Astute move as seventh boat to become Agincourt

14th May 2018

The seventh and last in class of Astute SSN submarines will be named Agincourt it has been revealed, following a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) contract …

Advenica receives FMV encryption products order

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Advenica receives FMV encryption products order

14th May 2018

Advenica has received an order worth $2.2 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide hardware encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN) products, the …

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