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As uncrewed naval systems advance, capabilities to counter them are emerging

28th April 2026

Research programmes and system procurement efforts to counter uncrewed surface and underwater vehicle threats are accelerating as naval drone uptake spreads.

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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.

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DIMDEX 2018: Heading to Hamad Port (video)

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DIMDEX 2018: Heading to Hamad Port (video)

14th March 2018

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 …

DIMDEX 2018: Minor changes to continued Qatar OPV design

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DIMDEX 2018: Minor changes to continued Qatar OPV design

14th March 2018

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 …

Oceanology International 2018: Thales question UV maritime readiness

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Oceanology International 2018: Thales question UV maritime readiness

14th March 2018

Thales has raised concerns over the failure of UV and UAS to be adequately supported within maritime environments. During a speech at Oceanology International in London, …

Opinion: India is hampered by tattered procurement processes

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Opinion: India is hampered by tattered procurement processes

14th March 2018

If there was any doubt that India is a walking disaster when it comes to defence acquisitions, the recent debacle over a cancelled fighter programme …

RFA Lyme Bay returns to fleet

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RFA Lyme Bay returns to fleet

13th March 2018

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary's (RFA's) Lyme Bay has been accepted back into the fleet after completing a refit, re-store and sea trials, the navy announced …

DIMDEX 2018: BAE win in Type 31e  programme could see exports built overseas

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DIMDEX 2018: BAE win in Type 31e programme could see exports built overseas

13th March 2018

If the BAE Systems design wins the Type 31e bid it could deal a blow to British shipbuilding aspirations as company officials suggest exports could …

Oceanology International 2018: Aquabotix debut Integra AUV/ROV

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Oceanology International 2018: Aquabotix debut Integra AUV/ROV

13th March 2018

Aquabotix is showcasing its Integra Hybrid AUV/ROV designed for underwater vehicle missions at Oceanology 2018. The system scopes out locations using its AUV mode and conducts detailed inspections …

DIMDEX 2018: DND's search for treasure continues

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DIMDEX 2018: DND's search for treasure continues

13th March 2018

Naval logistics forms the backbone for any naval force deployed persistently overseas, removing much of the requirements for vessels to leave stations for lengthy trips …

USSOCOM bulking up on missiles

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USSOCOM bulking up on missiles

12th March 2018

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is preparing to bulk up its inventory of tactical missiles with two sole source procurements. The procurement deals will …

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RfP for USCG's icebreaker vessel released

12th March 2018

The US Navy, in collaboration with the US Coast Guard (USCG), has released a request for proposal (RfP) for the advance procurement and detail design …

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DIMDEX 2018: New machine guns for Cardigan Bay's commandos

12th March 2018

The UK’s Royal Marine Commando's stationed on board the RFA Cardigan Bay are set to receive new heavy machine guns (HMG) as part of their …

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DIMDEX 2018: Regulations fail to match pace of HEL gun development

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