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Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

9th November 2026

New interceptors and launchers could help navies preserve missile stocks during prolonged escort operations. Yet lower engagement costs will only improve merchant protection if the weapons are available where ships need defending.

Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

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Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

9th November 2026

Western armies continue to test uncrewed ground vehicles, but wider procurement will depend on turning ambitions for autonomy into defined operational roles and funded requirements.

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26th June 2018

Improvements to the main air traffic control (ATC) tower at the US military’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska have been completed, US PACOM announced on …

UDT 2018: Trial of LiFi networking takes places at Babcock facility

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UDT 2018: Trial of LiFi networking takes places at Babcock facility

26th June 2018

UK-based company pureLiFi has been trialing a wireless capability with Babcock to support shore-side maintenance decision making, as improving logistics methods and delivery emerged as …

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US touts enduring Pacific presence as carrier visits Manila

26th June 2018

A US aircraft carrier visited the Philippines on 26 June, the third such call in four months, as its commander cited America's ‘enduring presence’ in …

USAF replaces AFFF with environmentally friendly foam

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USAF replaces AFFF with environmentally friendly foam

26th June 2018

The US Air Force has replaced the legacy Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) in fire vehicles and stockpiles across the service with a new environmentally …

USCG awards Minotaur retrofit option

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USCG awards Minotaur retrofit option

26th June 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded a contract option worth around $3.6 million to L3 Technologies Integrated Systems Platform Integration Division for Minotaur missionisation …

UDT 2018: Diver delivery systems take the stage

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UDT 2018: Diver delivery systems take the stage

26th June 2018

Diver delivery is once again a hot topic at UDT with various companies showcasing their platfroms, including one brand new system. Defence Submersibles International showcased …

OEMs want a stake in Argentina’s military helicopters

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OEMs want a stake in Argentina’s military helicopters

26th June 2018

While recently delivered Bell 206 B1 JetRangers wait in the hangar before funding puts them to the skies, helicopter manufacturers are also waiting in the …

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DARPA’s GXV-T programme progresses

26th June 2018

Several Phase 2 contract awardees of DARPA’s Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) have demonstrated advances on a variety of technologies to meet the programme’s goals, DARPA …

UDT 2018: Threat commonality dominates opening discussions

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UDT 2018: Threat commonality dominates opening discussions

26th June 2018

The twin needs for naval services to meet the threats posed by an emergent Russia dominated the opening remarks at the UDT conference and exhibition …

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Tarsis 75 completes sand operation

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Tarsis 75 completes sand operation

26th June 2018

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Russia's Central MD receives Kasta 2-2 radar

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Russia's Central MD receives Kasta 2-2 radar

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The Russian Central Military District’s (MD) air defence division in the Samara Region has received a new Kasta 2-2 all-round three-coordinate radar, the Russian Ministry …

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