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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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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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Philippines advances frigate project
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Kratos to upgrade CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainers
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L-3 MAPPS selected for Canadian Navy programme
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Countries criminalising ships' guards
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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
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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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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
