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UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

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UK’s Type 31 frigate balances cost pressure with long-term export ambition

24th June 2026

The UK shipbuilder’s full-year results to the end of March revealed the impact of the £140 million charge linked to design changes and rework on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate programme.

US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

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US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

23rd June 2026

The US Navy is increasing the use of OTA obligations to accelerate the procurement of seabed-subsea, littoral, expeditionary and uncrewed solutions.

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22nd March 2018

China is fond of magic-bullet weapons, whether they are anti-ship ballistic missiles such as the DF-21D, hypersonic glide vehicles or anti-satellite weapons capable of blinding or …

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21st March 2018

The US Coast Guard's (USCG’s) Galveston Island cutter has been officially retired after nearly 26 years of service, US Pacific Command announced on 19 March. …

DARPA announces COMPASS programme

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DARPA announces COMPASS programme

21st March 2018

DARPA has announced a new programme called Collection and Monitoring via Planning for Active Situational Scenarios (COMPASS) to better understand and respond to adversary grey-zone …

Ukraine naval mines ‘contributing factor’ in prevention of Mariupol takeover

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Ukraine naval mines ‘contributing factor’ in prevention of Mariupol takeover

21st March 2018

The use by Ukraine of naval mines in maritime areas around Mariupol has been described as a ‘contributing factor’ in stopping Russia and Russian-backed forces …

China's aircraft carrier sails by Taiwan as tensions rise

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China's aircraft carrier sails by Taiwan as tensions rise

21st March 2018

Taiwan said on 21 March it had scrambled jets and sent ships to track the passage of a Chinese aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait, …

Japan commissions replacement sub rescue ship

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Japan commissions replacement sub rescue ship

21st March 2018

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned a new submarine rescue ship, JS Chiyoda (ASR-404), on 20 March. Built by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, the …

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21st March 2018

Australia’s P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft has achieved initial operating capability (IOC), the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced on 20 March. Together the Poseidon …

German Navy's future 212CD submarines to be maintained in Norway

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German Navy's future 212CD submarines to be maintained in Norway

20th March 2018

A common maintenance model between Germany and Norway will see German Navy submarines maintained at a support hub in Norway. The two countries in 2017 …

LCS coastal mine reconnaissance module tested

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LCS coastal mine reconnaissance module tested

20th March 2018

The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Modules (MM) programme has completed developmental testing of the coastal mine reconnaissance (CMR) mission module onboard USS …

Mine warfare likely to be on NATO menu

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Mine warfare likely to be on NATO menu

20th March 2018

Mine countermeasure (MCM) capabilities will likely be high up on NATO’s agenda for the upcoming summit in Brussels, Belgium, in July this year. A number …

GeoSpectrum delivers TRAPS to Canadian Navy

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GeoSpectrum delivers TRAPS to Canadian Navy

20th March 2018

GeoSpectrum Technologies has delivered the containerised version of its Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) to the Royal Canadian Navy, the company announced 15 March. …

Seychelles opposition to block India military deal

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Seychelles opposition to block India military deal

20th March 2018

Seychelles' opposition coalition, which holds a majority in parliament, said on 20 March it would not ratify a deal signed with India to build a …

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