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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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Singapore declassifies SEAL Carrier swimmer delivery vehicle for special forces use
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Italy orders two ships as work begins on others along with deliveries and updates
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![US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed]()
US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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![DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract]()
DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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![Italy orders two ships as work begins on others along with deliveries and updates]()
Italy orders two ships as work begins on others along with deliveries and updates
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
