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New Zealand Navy Eyes Fleet Management Overhaul

The Royal New Zealand Navy has released a market research document seeking to manage the service’s ships nearing the end of their service lives.

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Philippines Mulls Overhauling Modernization Plan After Clashes With China

The Philippine military is considering overhauling its modernization program following a series of controversial maritime clashes with China.

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Thailand Shelves Chinese Submarine Acquisition to Buy New Frigate Instead

Thailand has decided to shelve its planned submarine acquisition from China after the developer failed to deliver one of the production requirements.

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Australia Declares Arafura-Class Patrol Vessel ‘Project of Concern’

Australia has labeled its Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels a “defense project of concern” following delivery and sustainment support delays.

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Huntington Launches US Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ship ‘Bougainville’

Huntington Ingalls Industries has launched the US Navy’s third America-class amphibious assault ship named “Bougainville.

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US Navy Seeks Tech to Launch Drones From Non-Carrier Vessels

The US Navy has begun soliciting information on technologies that can launch and recover drones from sea-based platforms other than aircraft carriers.

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Taiwan to Unveil First Domestically Built Submarine

Taiwan will unveil its first domestically built submarine on Thursday, as the island seeks to bolster its defenses against China.  

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NATO Exercises in Portugal Focus on Unmanned Maritime Systems

NATO has led two “operational experimentation exercises” in Portugal focused on autonomous underwater vehicles and maritime technologies.

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General Dynamics Wins $517M US Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Contract

General Dynamics has been awarded a $517-million contract to provide components for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines.

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Australia to Buy Additional MQ-4C Drone, Upgrade P-8A Poseidons

The Australian government is boosting its maritime surveillance capabilities with the procurement of an additional MQ-4C Triton drone and the upgrade of its current P-8A Poseidon fleet.

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