Special Multimedia Reports
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Saildrone expands its European market reach with manufacturing partner in Norway
CEO Tom Fidjeland told reporters at the Euronaval trade show here that taking on the work of churning out Surveyors was “technically not difficult,” with a first mold already being readied.
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Babcock launches digital platform to link warship construction and fleet support
U.K-based Babcock International has launched Pelorus, a digital platform intended to connect warship construction, operations and maintenance data.
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France tasks Naval Group to develop large oceangoing underwater drone
France signed a contract with shipbuilder Naval Group to develop an operational demonstrator of a large-sized oceangoing underwater drone, with sea trials to start in 2028.
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MBDA’s high-speed strike missile to have range ‘far’ exceeding Exocet
Stratus RS, for rapid strike, is being developed for France and the United Kingdom, and MBDA is awaiting a development contract from France’s Directorate General for Armament.
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On American destroyers, avoid a self-inflicted wound in Spain
“The Trump administration should keep six destroyers stationed at Rota. Any other action would be a gift to America’s adversaries.”
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French defense minister kicks off ‘pact’ with industry in rush to field naval drones
The French government is kicking off a new “pact” with the defense industry aimed at fostering a national ecosystem of drone makers that can quickly make new equipment tailored to its navy’s requirements.
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India orders next-gen corvettes for $5.7b under broad naval modernization push
New Delhi is spending big money on new corvettes from domestic shipbuilders, carrier-capable fighters from France and submarines from Germany.
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Australia preps Bluebottle USV for submarine-hunting role
“I want potential adversaries to understand that, when they see an Ocius Bluebottle USV, it’s a signal to get out of our ocean,” Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy said.
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Australia unveils secretive Ghost Shark underwater drone payloads
The Australian Navy recently lifted the veil on some payloads the service is fielding on its Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles.
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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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Two Iranian warships take sanctuary in India and Sri Lanka
The sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. Navy submarine last week became a diplomatic embarrassment for New Delhi.
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Australian submariners have a brush with Iran war
“It would be quite straightforward to not be on the consoles or in the control room” during a recent U.S. submarine torpedo kill, said one analyst.
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Turkey sends six F-16 fighters to Northern Cyprus amid Iran missile threats
The deployment adds to the buildup of forces in the region following Iranian drone and missile attacks there.
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Russia provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, sources say
The information could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
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No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender,’ Trump says
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote that “IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE” should the Islamic Republic decide to put down its arms.
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Gulf allies complain US did not provide notice of Iran attacks and ignored warnings, sources say
Officials in Gulf countries complained the U.S. ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.
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Iran can still fire drones and missiles — experts weigh the implications on the war
“Each interception carries a financial and logistical cost,” one analyst said.
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Italy, allies send warships to protect Europe’s southeastern edge from Iran strikes
“With Spain, France and Holland, we will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the next few days,” Guido Crosetto told Italy’s parliament in a statement.
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Despite air dominance, US ‘can’t stop everything’ Iran fires, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged on Wednesday that some Iranian air attacks may still hit their targets despite U.S. air superiority over Iran.
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Bombs headed for Iran in Operation Epic Fury don names of US sailors
Photos released by U.S. Central Command shows that U.S. sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln marked ordnances headed for Iran with their names.
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US launches Precision Strike Missiles in Iran war in first combat use
Video shows the Precision Strike Missile being launched in open desert terrain from M142 HIMARS as part of Operation Epic Fury.
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The US Air Force just used its oldest bomber to attack Iran
U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.
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Gulf states warn of legal penalties in sharing of Iran strikes footage
Social media sites have been flooded in recent days with footage from travelers and locals showing missile and drone interceptions.
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B-1B Lancers conduct deep strikes in Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury
The bombers targeted ballistic missile facilities and command-and-control infrastructure, U.S. Central Command announced Monday.
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Vance insists Trump won’t ‘allow’ a long Iran war
Vance, a veteran of the Iraq War, insisted Monday that the war with Iran is different because Trump “has clearly defined what he wants to accomplish.”