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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

27th April 2026

After recording a nearly six-year delay in the OPC schedule, the USCG intends to advance with the programme, reaching multiple milestones in the short term.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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ADF to enhance space surveillance capabilities

3rd April 2018

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Qatar opens special ops training center

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Qatar opens special ops training center

3rd April 2018

The Qatar Special Operations Command (Q-SOC) is set to benefit from a new state-of-the-art training facility following a deal confirmed at the Doha International Maritime …

Study underway to examine US mobility requirements

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Study underway to examine US mobility requirements

1st April 2018

United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), together with the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation organisation within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, have begun a …

South Korea deploys warship to Ghana after pirates kidnap sailors

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South Korea deploys warship to Ghana after pirates kidnap sailors

1st April 2018

South Korea has deployed a warship to the sea off Ghana after three South Korean sailors were kidnapped by pirates, Seoul's foreign ministry said late …

UK’s third Tide-class tanker arrives for fit-out

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UK’s third Tide-class tanker arrives for fit-out

30th March 2018

RFA Tidesurge, the third of four new Tide-class support tankers for the UK Navy’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary, has arrived for customisation and trials in Cornwall, …

Vietnam receives six patrol boats from US

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Vietnam receives six patrol boats from US

29th March 2018

The US delivered six patrol boats and equipment worth a combined $20 million to Vietnam, the US Embassy in Hanoi said on 29 March, as …

Aydin awarded ruggedised display contract

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Aydin awarded ruggedised display contract

29th March 2018

Aydin Displays, a Sparton Corporation company, has received a contract to supply BAE Systems with ruggedised flat panel displays, it was announced on 26 March. …

Rolls-Royce engines to power FTI

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Rolls-Royce engines to power FTI

29th March 2018

Rolls-Royce has received an order from Naval Group to supply 20 MTU 16V 8000 M91L engines for the French Navy’s Frégate de Taille Intermédiaire (FTI) …

RSN’s sixth LMV launched

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RSN’s sixth LMV launched

29th March 2018

Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN's) sixth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), Fortitude, the company announced on 24 March.  …

Naval Group selects FTI suppliers

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Naval Group selects FTI suppliers

28th March 2018

Naval Group has initiated the process of selecting equipment suppliers for France's Frégate de Taille Intermédiaire (FTI) frigate programme, the company announced on 20 March. …

Insight: China assigns coast guard under military command

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Insight: China assigns coast guard under military command

28th March 2018

As part of a major restructuring of government ministries initiated at this month’s 13th National People’s Congress, China has moved command of the China Coast …

Ocean waves farewell to UK Royal Navy service

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Ocean waves farewell to UK Royal Navy service

27th March 2018

The UK Royal Navy’s former helicopter carrier HMS Ocean was decommissioned in a ceremony at Devonport naval base on 27 March, bringing an end to 20 …

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