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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.

Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

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26th June 2026

Uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems were a major feature of this edition of Eurosatory 2026 along with programme updates and first sight of new main battle tanks.

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Finland fires Crotale NG with new camera

13th June 2018

The Finnish Defence Force has carried out a live firing of its Crotale New Generation (NG) short-range air defence system equipped with a new Catherine …

Eurosatory 2018: Fire control system developed for 60mm mortars

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Eurosatory 2018: Fire control system developed for 60mm mortars

13th June 2018

Austrian-based Hirtenberger Defence Systems has unveiled a new digital fire control system (FCS) optimised for 60mm commando mortars at Eurosatory this year. The Grid Aiming …

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No fair winds for Polish submarine fleet

13th June 2018

With the decommissioning of ORP Sokol the Polish submarine fleet has been reduced to merely three vessels with a dim perspective of procuring replacements in …

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Rafael demonstrates Protector USV to NATO

13th June 2018

Rafael Advance Defense Systems has demonstrated the capabilities of the Protector USV against naval swarm threats for NATO forces. The demonstration, which included a simulated firing …

Eurosatory 2018: Nammo goes to extreme lengths with new ammo

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Eurosatory 2018: Nammo goes to extreme lengths with new ammo

13th June 2018

Nammo could deliver its 155mm extreme range ramjet-powered artillery round as soon as 2023, according to the company. Testing is currently ongoing for the round, …

Eurosatory 2018: Rheinmetall unveils new Lynx in the family (video)

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Eurosatory 2018: Rheinmetall unveils new Lynx in the family (video)

13th June 2018

Despite the inclement weather, Rheinmetall Defence unveiled its Lynx KF41 IFV at Eurosatory, adding another member to its family of armoured vehicles available for customers …

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Orbit receives SATCOM systems order

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Orbit Communications Systems has received an order totaling around $1.1 million from an unnamed Asian navy for its maritime SATCOM systems, the company announced on …

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Indian armed forces to acquire hovercraft

13th June 2018

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of equipment worth over $81.4 million for the Indian armed forces, the Indian MoD announced on …

Eurosatory 2018: Iveco engaged with Italian Army orders

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Eurosatory 2018: Iveco engaged with Italian Army orders

13th June 2018

While Iveco did not release any new platforms at this year’s Eurosatory the Italian company is moving ahead with two of its newest platforms, the …

Eurosatory 2018: Valhalla brings Midgard to the halls

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Slovenia company Valhalla used the Eurosatory exhibition to display a Midgard 300 remote control weapon station (RCWS) integrated with an AEI Systems Venom 30mm cannon. …

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Japan will supply a variety of spare parts for Bell UH-1 helicopters to the Philippines, with the transfer approved earlier this month. According to the …

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Opinion: Chinese espionage and ‘loose chips sink ships’

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