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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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4th April 2023

New armoured vehicles acquired by the Paraguayan military will protect personnel on operations against Paraguayan People’s Army (EPP) guerrillas.

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4th April 2023

Israeli UAV manufacturer Aeronautics has signed a contract with the Finnish Defence Forces to upgrade the country's Orbiter 2 mini-UAS fleet.

General Atomics helps train Marines for MQ-9A Reaper as service struggles to meet UAV operator requirements

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General Atomics is conducting high-level training exercises with the US Marine Corps using its MQ-9A Reaper as the service experiences training problems under arrangements that could lead to a potential long-term partnership.

Finns to begin building new corvettes this year

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Finns to begin building new corvettes this year

4th April 2023

After problems in the design phase, Finland is set to start production of a new fleet of four new Pohjanmaa-class ships later this year.

British Army's training capabilities reach new heights with VBS4

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British Army's training capabilities reach new heights with VBS4

4th April 2023

Elbit Systems UK has integrated Bohemia Interactive Simulation's DVS2 into the British Army's Combined Arms Virtual Simulation system for advanced military training. IFTech has also integrated BISim's VBS4 into its smart battle suit.

Belgium and Netherlands go Dutch on four billion Euro bill for new frigates

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Belgium and Netherlands go Dutch on four billion Euro bill for new frigates

4th April 2023

Belgium and the Netherlands have agreed on plans to procure four new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates under the ASWF project.

Indian Navy orders two new warship classes from local shipbuilders

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4th April 2023

Seventeen new ships, made up of offshore patrol vessels and missile vessels, are on the way for the Indian Navy.

US commissions latest Littoral Combat Ship, as Austal execs face fraud charges

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US commissions latest Littoral Combat Ship, as Austal execs face fraud charges

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On April 1, the USN commissioned the latest Austal USA-built Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), shortly after a federal grand jury indictment charging three Alabama men with orchestrating an account...

Standing NATO Maritime Group conducts training at sea

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Standing NATO Maritime Group conducts training at sea

3rd April 2023

The demonstration of interoperability and maritime security capabilities in Souda Bay reinforces NATO's commitment to ensuring regional stability and safety in the Mediterranean.

US Navy orders new San Antonio LPD as class's future remains uncertain

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US Navy orders new San Antonio LPD as class's future remains uncertain

3rd April 2023

The USN has awarded HII a $1.3 billion contract for the detail design and construction of the third Flight II San Antonio-class LPD, LPD-32, while question marks loom over the future of the class.

Lockheed Martin wins new Hellfire and JAGM missile contract

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Lockheed Martin wins new Hellfire and JAGM missile contract

3rd April 2023

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a multiple-year production contract worth over $400 million by the US Army for Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and Hellfire missiles, covering procurement and production support for the service and inter...

AM General and Supacat pitch vehicle-mounted L118 Light Gun to British Army

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AM General and Supacat pitch vehicle-mounted L118 Light Gun to British Army

3rd April 2023

A version of the L118 Light Gun mounted on a 6x6 Supacat chassis could solve mobility and obsolescence problems facing the Royal Artillery's current towed version of the 105mm howitzer.

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