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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

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US Navy’s MUSV programme could lay the USV procurement blueprint for NATO allies

2nd July 2026

The programme’s structure as a marketplace will allow multiple companies to compete for ongoing procurements; an approach which could be replicated across the Atlantic.

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CAMM 3-cell ExLS completes qualification trials

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CAMM 3-cell ExLS completes qualification trials

9th April 2018

MBDA and Lockheed Martin have completed qualification of MBDA’s Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) from Lockheed Martin’s Extensible Launching System (ExLS) 3-cell standalone launcher following …

US approves licence for Taiwan submarine plan

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US approves licence for Taiwan submarine plan

8th April 2018

Washington has agreed to allow US defence contractors help Taiwan construct its own submarines, Taipei said, welcoming the breakthrough in long-standing ambitions to build up …

USSOCOM outlines technical experiment

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USSOCOM outlines technical experiment

8th April 2018

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has released an RfI to support an upcoming Technical Experimentation (TE) event. The 4 April request outlined TE opportunities for …

Saudi-Spanish corvette deal on the cards

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Saudi-Spanish corvette deal on the cards

7th April 2018

Saudi Arabia's crown prince meets the Spanish king in Madrid on 5 April as he continues his global diplomatic charm offensive in a bid to …

Thales positions to supply Type 31e combat system

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Thales positions to supply Type 31e combat system

6th April 2018

Thales is doubling down on efforts to potentially supply the Royal Navy with its Tacticos combat management system (CMS) for the next-generation Type 31e programme, …

New UK naval base comes online

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New UK naval base comes online

5th April 2018

The UK officially opened its new naval support facility in Manama, Bahrain, on 5 March, the latest in a series of moves to boost its …

Pentagon flags LCS for 'significant' cost growth

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Pentagon flags LCS for 'significant' cost growth

4th April 2018

The US Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is one of two programmes to trigger a per unit cost growth breach the Pentagon is warning lawmakers.  …

USCG Sentinel class continues to grow

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USCG Sentinel class continues to grow

4th April 2018

The US Coast Guard has received its latest fast response cutter (FRC), Nathan Bruckenthal, in Key West, Florida, on 29 March.This is the 28th FRC …

Opinion: Indo-Pacific navies flex muscles in the shadows of coast guards

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Opinion: Indo-Pacific navies flex muscles in the shadows of coast guards

4th April 2018

With maritime law enforcement agencies sailing to the frontline of maritime flashpoints in the Indo-Pacific, accompanied by an increasing frequency of involvement by maritime militia …

Thomas Hudner completes builder's trials

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Thomas Hudner completes builder's trials

3rd April 2018

The US Navy's future USS Thomas Hudner has successfully completed builder's trials, NAVSEA announced on 2 April. The vessel is being built by General Dynamics …

Sweden trials passive sensor tech

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Sweden trials passive sensor tech

3rd April 2018

Sweden has conducted trials of passive sensors that could be integrated into a wider air surveillance network, reducing its reliance on potentially vulnerable radar systems. …

ADF to enhance space surveillance capabilities

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ADF to enhance space surveillance capabilities

3rd April 2018

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