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Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution

14th April 2025 - 16:06 GMT | by Giovanni Rasio

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The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.

Heightened concern over regional security — from the Red Sea to the North Atlantic — is reshaping naval priorities. The proliferation of aerial threats from actors such as the Houthis has revived investment in anti-air weapon systems.

Simultaneously, Russia’s enduring emphasis on its submarine fleet — especially its SSNs and improved Kilo-class platforms — has intensified demand for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. This has placed ASW squarely at the centre of procurement strategies.

Countries such as the UK and Norway, which guard key maritime chokepoints such as the GIUK gap, have led the charge. Yet

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