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China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: Euronaval
China built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two countries’ navies, a new report says.
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France, UK embrace fully drone-based naval mine hunting with new tech
Novel systems include a portable operations center, unmanned surface vehicles for finding mines, and underwater drones for disabling them.
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MBDA pushes new deep-strike missile in time for Europe to arm up
The envisioned weapon comes as European nations look to boost their deterrence posture vis-à-vis Russia.
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Fincantieri tweaks PPA patrol vessel design to carry more missiles
The ships’ new “EVO” variant, which the Italian Navy may order next year, will get some extra combat punch with additional launchers.
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Europeans start work on next-generation combat ship for the 2040s
Based on feedback from European Union member states, the requirement could be for a vessel with a displacement of 8,000 metric tons or more.
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French, UK naval chiefs urge dramatic changes in warship design
“If you stay with your old doctrine, you will be dead very rapidly,” said French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Nicolas Vaujour.
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France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
French public investment bank Bpifrance wants to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small and medium-sized defense firms.
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Euronaval trade show spurs new business for French naval companies
The opening day of the Paris show, organized here from Nov. 4-7, was fruitful for the French naval industry with the announcement of several contracts.
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MBDA unveils submarine-launched Exocet missile to strike naval vessels
The manufacturer promises the ability for submarines to target surface warships from a safe distance.
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Naval firms court Greece for ship-upgrade work
One program to update Athens’ corvette fleet has recently stalled, but that hasn’t stopped from global competitors to prep themselves for the race.
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Are torpedo-killing torpedoes ready for prime time?
Companies promise new technology to take out the stealthy ship killers.
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Canada’s multibillion-dollar combat ship plan nears key decision
Officials in Ottawa have taken their time in reviewing the Canadian Surface Combatant design because the one ship class must do it all.
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Still tiny, the design of France’s next aircraft carrier takes shape
The carrier is expected to have room for about 30 aircraft on board, as well as a number of unmanned systems.
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France joins Belgian-Dutch designs for naval demining tech
Paris will rely on its neighbors’ mine-warfare ship designs for the mission, the French defense ministry said.
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Two French technology firms rebrand as Exail
Two French technology companies have come together as a new entity to provide a swath of solutions for France as it looks to master the ocean floors.
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Industry cluster forms around European patrol corvette program
Touted as a poster child for European defense industry integration, the effort is picking up steam with support from European Union coffers.
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Nexter, Thales present final RapidFire turret design for French Navy
Designed to shoot down drone swarms and other fast-moving targets, the weapons will first be mounted on French replenishment ships.
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The French Navy is getting antsy about tech upgrades in its fleet
Officials predict a new threat of high-intensity war, where battles may be fought underwater on the sea bed, in the air, in space, or on the surface.
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French Navy chief talks battle readiness and global reach
Adm. Pierre Vandier said he wants rustic sailors capable of mastering real-life combat at sea.
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French Navy bets on electronic warfare to counter anti-ship threats
Industry is responding with technology meant to cover the entire spectrum of electronic-based ship protection, including measures of last resort.
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Italy’s Navy-Air Force tussle over the F-35 comes to a head
Deadlines approach for deciding which service will get the next aircraft to roll off the production line, and where it will be based.
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Romania cleared to buy advanced ship-killing missiles
The agreement could be worth about $300 million.
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With Russia in its crosshairs, Canada moves to buy a sub hunter
Canada’s selection of an as-yet unproven ship that is a purpose-built sub hunter could be a sign that the nation is willing to accept the cost and schedule growth risks because of the strategic threat Russia poses.
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Moveover, 355-ship Navy: New report calls for an even larger fleet
The study calls for a force 40 percent larger than today’s.
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Naval Group, Fincantieri join forces to survive competitive global shipbuilding industry
Two state-controlled shipyards are defying reports that their planned partnership is doomed to fail.