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Lockheed to upgrade electronic warfare systems on US Navy’s fleet

Lockheed Martin has secured a $154m contract with the US Navy to upgrade the electronic warfare systems on its fleet.

UK MoD shuts down naval test nuclear reactor in Scotland

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ceased operations of the naval test reactor in the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment (NRTE) at Caithness in Scotland.

3D-printed aircraft trialled off UK Royal Navy’s warship

Researchers from the University of Southampton have trialled a 3D-printed aircraft off the UK Royal Navy’s warship, HMS Mersey.

Missile explosion damages US Navy’s USS The Sullivans destroyer

A missile fired from the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS The Sullivans (DDG-68), has exploded close to the vessel off the coast of Virginia.

The Philippines takes control of two decommissioned Australian naval vessels

The Royal Australian Navy has transferred the ownership of two decommissioned Balikpapan-class landing craft heavy vessels to the Philippine Navy.

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SAFE Boats to supply additional Mk VI patrol vessels to US Navy

The US Navy has finalised a deal with SAFE Boats International (SBI) to purchase two Mk VI patrol boats (Mk VI PB).

UK Navy’s HMS Iron Duke completes engineering assessment

The UK Royal Navy’s Type 23 Duke-class ship HMS Iron Duke has completed an engineering assessment in the South Coast exercise area.

Australia and US naval forces complete Talisman Sabre 2015 joint exercise

US and Australian naval forces have successfully completed the Talisman Sabre 2015 combined joint exercise aboard the US 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Brisbane, Australia.

US Navy trials undersea drone in Mediterranean Sea

The US Navy has reportedly launched and recovered an underwater drone from its USS North Dakota submarine, which is said to be its first such mission.

Platinum Lion exercise starts training for Royal Marines in Bulgaria

UK’s amphibious light infantry force Royal Marines have started training sessions at the Selo Training Area in Bulgaria, as part of the Platinum Lion 15-3 exercise.