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Naval Strategy & Maritime Security
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U.S. Navy Races To Deploy Advanced Underwater Drones Amid Rising Russian Submarine Activity In Baltic Sea
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Navy has demonstrated advanced underwater drone capabilities designed to strengthen anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance operations. The trials …
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US Moves To Strike Iranian Coastal Radar Sites As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readA fresh military exchange between Washington and Tehran has increased tensions around one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, raising concerns …
- Defense Contracts
Lockheed Martin Awarded $200.8M Contract To Support Allied AEGIS Naval Training Programs
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readThe U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $200.8 million contract to provide long term AEGIS combat system training support for allied …
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Hanwha Ocean Moves To Expand KSS-III Submarine Offer As Canada Seeks Arctic Patrol Capability
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readCanada’s search for a new submarine fleet is drawing increased competition as Hanwha Ocean positions the KSS-III as a fast-track option for …
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South Korea Moves To Acquire Nuclear-Powered Submarines As Regional Naval Competition Intensifies
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readSouth Korea is formally advancing plans for nuclear-powered submarines, marking a major shift in the country’s long-term naval strategy. Executive Summary: South …
- Middle East Defense & Security
Iran Moves To Institutionalize Hormuz Control As Global Shipping Crisis Deepens
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readExecutive Summary: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has established a multi-tiered control mechanism over the Strait of Hormuz — the conduit for …
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Spain Navy Expands Maritime Combat Capability With H135, Flexrotor And A900 Drone Network At Sea
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The Spanish Navy has completed maritime combat network testing involving the H135 helicopter, Flexrotor UAV, and A900 drone during operations …
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CIS Unveils Autonomous Drone Dock To Expand UAV Operations From Moving Ships
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Canadian company CIS has unveiled an autonomous drone docking system designed for deployment aboard moving ships. The technology aims to …
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Navantia UK Unveils Autonomous Warship Concept To Counter Future Maritime Threats
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Navantia UK has unveiled a new autonomous warship concept aimed at future maritime operations for the Royal Navy and allied …