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US turns to allies to tackle navy shipbuilding backlog

19th August 2026

A White House memorandum acknowledges US Navy shipbuilding backlogs and a weakened industrial base, opening a formal path for South Korean and Japanese yards to help rebuild capacity.

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US Navy’s $275 billion BBGN plan hinges on shipyard transformation

14th August 2026

The US Navy’s planned nuclear-powered warship carries a US$275 billion price tag, but the greater story lies in the industrial overhaul needed to build it, from AI-enabled design to digital twins and modular construction.

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Philippine Coast Guard expands its horizons

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Philippine Coast Guard expands its horizons

2nd May 2018

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), once part of the Philippine Navy until formally separated in April 1998, has long contended with meagre resources and old …

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Engility awarded SeaPort-e task order

2nd May 2018

Engility will provide software engineering and production support to the US Navy's tactical afloat and submarine local area networks under a five-year, $90 million task …

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Indian Navy to purchase BAE Systems guns

2nd May 2018

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a programme to procure 127mm calibre guns for the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Defence announced on 27 …

Marine Corps seeks lighter machine gun ammo

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Marine Corps seeks lighter machine gun ammo

1st May 2018

The US Marine Corps is exploring industry capabilities to provide a new lightweight .50 Caliber cartridge that will offer weight savings over currently fielded cartridges.The …

Caribbean Special Tactics Center opens

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Caribbean Special Tactics Center opens

1st May 2018

Special operations units across the Caribbean Sea, Central and South America are set to benefit from increasing levels in cooperation and interoperability with the establishment …

US DoD orders additional Tomahawks

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US DoD orders additional Tomahawks

1st May 2018

Raytheon will supply Tomahawk Block IV all-up-round vertical launch system missiles for the US Department of Defense under a contract modification announced on 27 April. …

Seventh Astute class submarine build underway

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Seventh Astute class submarine build underway

1st May 2018

After the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved the Astute class submarine boat seven contract in March, BAE Systems has confirmed to Shephard the build …

HMNZS Te Kaha transferred to Lockheed Martin Canada

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HMNZS Te Kaha transferred to Lockheed Martin Canada

30th April 2018

Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac class frigate, HMNZS Te Kaha, has been transferred to Lockheed Martin Canada for its refit under the Anzac Frigate Systems …

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

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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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