The MQ-9B, in the midst of the adaptation to the ASW role, was shown with four Sonobuoy Dispensing System pods, after being previously photographed with only two pods. An MQ-9B Sea Guardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) has been shown with four Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods on May 27, 2026, amid the aircraft’s conversion for […]
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The U.S. Navy will fund development work on the Long Range ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) Weapon, otherwise known as LRAW, for the first time starting sometime in late 2026/early 2027. Details regarding LRAW broke cover in the U.S. Navy’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation documentation for fiscal year 2027. LRAW is to be the replacement/supplement for ...
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The Australian ministry of defense announced today it is acquiring a fleet of 40 Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USV) to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities. Australian MoD press release The Albanese Government will strengthen Australia’s maritime security with a $176 million investment to deliver 40 new Australian-designed and built Bluebottle uncrewed surface…
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) FREMM frigate Aquitaine won the U.S. Navy’s “Hook’em” award. This marks the fifth time that the U.S. 6th Fleet awards the price to a French unit for its ability to find and track submarines (and the fourth time to a FREMM frigate) The “Hook’em Award” rewards Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) excellence. ...
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