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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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23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

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Four Australian naval design companies have begun work on a 3D digital model training course led by Navantia Australia, the company announced on 14 March. …

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14th March 2018

Underwater robotics company, VideoRay is showcasing its latest ROV named Defender to the European market at Oceanology International 2018. Whilst it is the system’s debut …

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Erapsco receives sonobuoy orders

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Erapsco, a joint venture company between Sparton and Ultra Electronics, has secured a new orders worth $28.4 million for the manufacture of sonobuoys for the …

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DIMDEX 2018: Atkins present to cement in-country ties

14th March 2018

British consultancy and logistics company Atkins detailed its ongoing work in the Gulf region in support of a number of military facilities, while in attendance …

Oceanology International 2018: Sea Scout making its mark

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Oceanology International 2018: Sea Scout making its mark

14th March 2018

Qinetiq is in the midst of testing and developing a compact, lightweight UUV called Sea Scout MKII for the defence market. Sea Scout has a …

DIMDEX 2018: Italy strengthens ties with Qatar

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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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DIMDEX 2018: Deployment in Syria showcases Russian equipment

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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 …

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Oceanology International 2018: Riptide injects new mould into MkII

14th March 2018

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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