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Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

3rd February 2026

RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.

Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

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Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

2nd February 2026

The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.

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5th March 2018

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5th March 2018

As the Polish Navy is on the verge of choosing its strategic partner in the Orka programme, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) wants to persuade authorities …

RAND looks at SOF cooperation

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RAND looks at SOF cooperation

2nd March 2018

The RAND Corporation has published an analysis of US special operations forces aimed at increasing levels of cooperation with conventional forces, other government agencies and …

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Ball’s antennas for NTCDL System

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Plasan to armour UK’s Type 26 frigates

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Plasan to armour UK’s Type 26 frigates

2nd March 2018

Plasan has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the armouring of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ships, the company announced on 28 …

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2nd March 2018

ECA Group has introduced a new mid-size autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), A18-M, for mine counter measure (MCM) operations, the company announced on 26 February. The …

Australia awards MCM USV contract

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Australia awards MCM USV contract

2nd March 2018

Steber International, an Australian manufacturer of fibreglass boats, won a contract worth more than A$6 million ($4.7 million) late last year to build five USVs …

RUAG to provide TAN router to NATO

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RUAG to provide TAN router to NATO

2nd March 2018

RUAG Defence has received a contract to provide its Tactical Access Node (TAN) to NATO, the company announced on 22 February. The order marks the …

Singapore leverages unmanned and AI tech

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Singapore leverages unmanned and AI tech

2nd March 2018

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Italian Navy readies for next-generation vessels

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Hensoldt developing airborne surveillance radar

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