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Theodore Roosevelt group visits Yokosuka ahead of Keen Sword
Marine Insight reports a port call for maintenance, resupply and exercise preparations.
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IMB report records 51 incidents in the first nine months of 2026
The Maritime Executive reports fewer piracy and armed-robbery incidents alongside continuing threats to crews.
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Australian Defence Force investigates camera found aboard Leeuwin
The Maritime Executive reports an investigation following discovery of a recording device on 11 October.
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Weather hampers Black Sea searches and towing efforts
The Maritime Executive’s 16 October follow-up reports continued searches and an unsuccessful attempt to tow Chelsea-3.
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MARTAC integrates SEA.AI vision on uncrewed vessels
A supplier announcement carried by Naval News describes sensor-level processing for surveillance and patrol roles.
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USS Robert Smalls returns to San Diego
Marine Insight reports the cruiser’s arrival on 9 October after a seven-month Pacific deployment.
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Shield AI reports first V-BAT delivery to Taiwan’s Coast Guard
A company release describes an initial delivery and a wider programme for twelve aircraft.
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F-35C landing trial reported aboard John F. Kennedy
Marine Insight reports an arrested landing during aircraft compatibility testing on 13 October.
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Sweden launches large uncrewed underwater demonstrator
Naval News publishes Saab’s account of a development milestone with FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces.
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Fincantieri starts steel cutting for PPA 9
Naval News carries an OCCAR release marking construction of the vessel intended as the Italian Navy’s seventh and final PPA.
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Nord Stream sabotage trial opens in Germany, report says
Splash247 describes the start of criminal proceedings concerning the 2022 pipeline explosions.
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Operation IRINI mandate extended to March 2029
Naval News carries an EUNAVFOR release describing expanded responsibilities for maritime security in the Mediterranean.
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