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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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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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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 …

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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 …

USCG’s Eagle nears SLEP completion

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USCG’s Eagle nears SLEP completion

27th March 2018

The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) cutter, Eagle, has returned to the water from drydock at the USCG yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, the agency announced …

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