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Embraer evaluates new mission capabilities for C-390 with ISR study to finish by 2026
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New RAN patrol boats to include R&S comms equipment
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Experts say massive Egyptian spending spree does not add up
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Indonesian interest in Osprey wavers
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US augments EW defence with network modernisation
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US Army seeks to move with the times on satellite hardware
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Ball to help develop IRREL improvements
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US orders HMMWV engines
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Lockheed Martin to integrate F-35 EW systems
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Russia puts enhanced BMP-1 into service
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Japan to have world’s second-largest F-35 fleet
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Belgium and Germany seek lightweight torpedoes
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Patriot recertification for Taiwan is on track, says DCSA
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Embraer eyes industrial partnerships as it maintains “strong” European C-390 momentum
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Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy
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Embraer evaluates new mission capabilities for C-390 with ISR study to finish by 2026
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Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)
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Embraer eyes industrial partnerships as it maintains “strong” European C-390 momentum
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Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy
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Embraer evaluates new mission capabilities for C-390 with ISR study to finish by 2026
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Royal Canadian Navy’s final Harry DeWolf-class vessel to be delivered this summer
