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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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6th March 2018

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6th March 2018

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5th March 2018

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5th March 2018

AeroVironment’s Puma II AE maritime miniature UAS has been selected for fielding aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, the company announced …

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VSTEP announces contract extensions

5th March 2018

VSTEP has received a contract extension from the the Port of Rotterdam for its RescueSim full Incident Command Simulator. The RescueSim Incident Command Simulator provides …

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Thyssenkrupp presents German design for Polish submarine requirement

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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 …

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2nd March 2018

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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

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ECA Group unveils A18-M AUV for MCM

2nd March 2018

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Australia awards MCM USV contract

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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 …

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