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US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

20th January 2026

The US Coast Guard is expected to acquire new aircraft, helicopters, vessels and ISR sensors this fiscal year using resources from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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High tension in the High North – a wake-up call for NATO’s future Arctic defence efforts?

20th January 2026

Any potential ‘Arctic Sentry’ mission would be months in the planning, but with tensions high in the region given the US’s push for Greenland, NATO countries will need to continue to emphasise their commitment to the region, analysts have said.

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DIMDEX 2018: Italy strengthens ties with Qatar

14th March 2018

Italy was out in force at this year’s DIMDEX in Qatar with the country securing a deal with the Gulf nation for 28 NH-90 helicopters …

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Insight: Engine race for US Navy's new frigate

14th March 2018

A competition to design the US Navy's new Guided Missile Frigate FFG(X) is heating up and two competitors are proposing different propulsion systems — General …

DIMDEX 2018: Deployment in Syria showcases Russian equipment

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DIMDEX 2018: Deployment in Syria showcases Russian equipment

14th March 2018

Russian state-owned arms company Rosoboronexport highlighted its capabilities at DIMDEX in Qatar adding that many of its technologies have been proved during the country's operations …

Oceanology International 2018: Riptide injects new mould into MkII

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Oceanology International 2018: Riptide injects new mould into MkII

14th March 2018

US company Riptide Autonomous Solutions is utilising new moulding methods to ensure market efficiency with its next generation of micro-UUV, the MkII. Across industry there …

MASS, SEA for Progeny programme

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MASS, SEA for Progeny programme

14th March 2018

Cohort companies MASS and SEA have been selected to form part of a new maritime research and development programme being managed by QinetiQ for the …

DIMDEX 2018: Heading to Hamad Port (video)

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DIMDEX 2018: Heading to Hamad Port (video)

14th March 2018

For the first time warships were hosted at the new Hamad Port near Doha during DIMDEX 2018 in Qatar.  The Shephard media team were able to make …

DIMDEX 2018: Minor changes to continued Qatar OPV design

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DIMDEX 2018: Minor changes to continued Qatar OPV design

14th March 2018

British naval design bureau BMT revealed that only ‘minor’ changes were made to the design of the second batch of OPVs intended for the Qatari …

Oceanology International 2018: Thales question UV maritime readiness

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Oceanology International 2018: Thales question UV maritime readiness

14th March 2018

Thales has raised concerns over the failure of UV and UAS to be adequately supported within maritime environments. During a speech at Oceanology International in London, …

Opinion: India is hampered by tattered procurement processes

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Opinion: India is hampered by tattered procurement processes

14th March 2018

If there was any doubt that India is a walking disaster when it comes to defence acquisitions, the recent debacle over a cancelled fighter programme …

RFA Lyme Bay returns to fleet

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RFA Lyme Bay returns to fleet

13th March 2018

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary's (RFA's) Lyme Bay has been accepted back into the fleet after completing a refit, re-store and sea trials, the navy announced …

DIMDEX 2018: BAE win in Type 31e  programme could see exports built overseas

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DIMDEX 2018: BAE win in Type 31e programme could see exports built overseas

13th March 2018

If the BAE Systems design wins the Type 31e bid it could deal a blow to British shipbuilding aspirations as company officials suggest exports could …

Oceanology International 2018: Aquabotix debut Integra AUV/ROV

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Oceanology International 2018: Aquabotix debut Integra AUV/ROV

13th March 2018

Aquabotix is showcasing its Integra Hybrid AUV/ROV designed for underwater vehicle missions at Oceanology 2018. The system scopes out locations using its AUV mode and conducts detailed inspections …

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