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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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AUVSI 2016: UMS Skeldar get flight approval across Norway
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AUVSI 2016: Future army kit to be optionally-manned
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South Africa eye Wave Glider
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Orbital logs US Army ammo orders
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AUVSI 2016: Mexico acquires VTOL fixed-wing UAV (video)
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Elbit Systems simulators for NATO nations
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Saab to continue supporting Helicopter 15
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Leonardo's Osprey gets wings
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Germany orders laser duel simulators
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Sikorsky details CRH progress
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DPRK ready to pocket new rocket
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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![France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage]()
France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells]()
Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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![US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk]()
US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
