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ST Engineering makes Euronaval debut with MRV European export campaign

10th November 2026

A six-ship home order, agreements with Saab, Naval Group and Babcock and spare yard capacity underpin the group’s first Euronaval bid for smaller European navies.

Leonardo details Proteus’s path to autonomous anti-submarine missions for the Royal Navy

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Leonardo details Proteus’s path to autonomous anti-submarine missions for the Royal Navy

10th November 2026

Leonardo’s integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind software could enable its Proteus uncrewed helicopter to conduct independent anti-submarine warfare missions, supporting the Royal Navy’s plans for a future hybrid air wing.

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Ukrainian intelligence has catalogued more than 20 Russian uncrewed surface vessels, revealing a portfolio weighted towards mine warfare and logistics, with implications for Western naval investment.

Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

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US military tests AI-powered CUAS turret against drone swarms

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Melting ice is rewriting Arctic naval requirements

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2nd September 2026

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August land forces roundup: movement in British Army vehicle requirement and major contracts land

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

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26th August 2026

Babcock’s new Danish industry agreements have reignited debate over whether Copenhagen is edging towards a hybrid fleet blending crewed frigates with autonomous systems.

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