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Funding for the future US Navy Trump-class battleship sparks controversy in Congress

26th June 2026

Lawmakers question the US Navy’s proposed $2 billion investment in the Trump-class battleship as concerns over cost, technology maturity and operational relevance fuel growing bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

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BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

26th June 2026

The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.

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Australia trucks on with UGV trials

15th June 2018

The Australian Army is continuing its foray into UGVs, with Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne announcing on 13 June that Praesidium Global had won …

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SOCOM outlines maritime capabilities demonstration

15th June 2018

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has outlined an upcoming technical experimentation (TE) activity focused on SOF maritime surface systems. The research and development opportunity …

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Chromalloy has received an IDIQ services contract for the repair and refurbishment of LM2500 high pressure turbine hot section parts for the US Navy, the …

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Moscow slams Norway plans to double US troop presence

14th June 2018

Moscow on 14 June criticised Norway's plans to ask Washington to double the number of US troops stationed in the Scandinavian country and deploy them …

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Britain begins West Africa deployment in support of France

14th June 2018

The first troops from a 100-member British contingent to be deployed alongside French counter-terrorism forces in West Africa have arrived in the region along with …

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Eurosatory 2018: Safran moves ahead with Furious robotic system development

14th June 2018

Safran showcased its eRider optionally piloted vehicle and accompanying robotic system at Eurosatory 2018 as it begins development and testing with the French procurement agency …

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RFA Tidespring completes first RAS

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The Royal Navy’s new Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) tanker, Tidespring, has completed its first operational replenishment at sea (RAS) with HMS Westminster, the navy announced …

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Eurosatory 2018: First autonomous flight for VSR700 imminent

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