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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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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

16th April 2018

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 …

BAE announces investment for MISC upgrade

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BAE announces investment for MISC upgrade

16th April 2018

BAE Systems is to invest £10 million to upgrade its Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) in Portsmouth, the company announced on 12 April. The …

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 …

Indian Coast Guard commissions OPV

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Indian Coast Guard commissions OPV

16th April 2018

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned its first of class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), ICGS Vikram, at Larsen and Toubro’s (L&T;) Defence shipyard at Kattupalli, …

US Air Force looks to enhance airdrops

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US Air Force looks to enhance airdrops

15th April 2018

Within weeks of the US Army’s announced exploration of a new ‘heavy’ airdrop capability, further evidence of the US military’s growing reliance on logistics airdrops …

DefExpo 2018: MBDA unveils ATGM5 for Indian requirement

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DefExpo 2018: MBDA unveils ATGM5 for Indian requirement

13th April 2018

A joint venture between European missile house MBDA and the Indian company Larsen & Toubro (L&T;) unveiled the ATGM5 missile system at the DefExpo 2018 …

Jury still out on future US Coast Guard icebreaker fleet

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Jury still out on future US Coast Guard icebreaker fleet

13th April 2018

At a time when the US Coast Guard (USCG) is revamping its strategy for the Arctic, service leaders are moving forward with plans to buy …

Japan to bolster patrols near disputed isles

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Japan to bolster patrols near disputed isles

13th April 2018

Japan will beef up airborne patrols of disputed islands in the East China Sea, an official said on 13 April, in response to increased Chinese …

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Navantia Australia signs MoU with CBG Systems

13th April 2018

Navantia Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CBG systems for insulation and fire protection supply for its bid for Australia’s Future Frigate …

Taiwan president watches naval drill as China tensions grow

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Taiwan president watches naval drill as China tensions grow

13th April 2018

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen watched naval drills simulating an attack on the island on 13 April, days before Beijing is set to hold live-fire exercises …

DSA 2018: Malacca Strait security needed by ASEAN

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DSA 2018: Malacca Strait security needed by ASEAN

13th April 2018

Multilateral cooperation amongst ASEAN militaries has been successful, but still needs to improve if the vital sea lines of communication (SLOC) of the Malacca Strait …

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