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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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UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability

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UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability

22nd June 2018

A report published by the House of Commons Defence Committee on 18 June warned of several areas where the UK’s armed forces lack the capability …

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LiquidPiston to continue developing 30kW X4 engine

22nd June 2018

LiquidPiston has received an additional $2.5 million funding from DARPA to continue development of its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, the company announced on …

Russia says OPCW preparing 'pseudo' report on Syria chemical attacks

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Russia says OPCW preparing 'pseudo' report on Syria chemical attacks

22nd June 2018

Russia on 22 June predicted the global chemical weapons watchdog would present ‘pseudo evidence’ in a report on an alleged chemical attack on the Syrian …

Lightning strikes for MQ-9B

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Lightning strikes for MQ-9B

22nd June 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has carried out successful lightning tests on its second full-scale MQ-9B in Poway, California, the company announced on 19 June.  …

Al Seer Marine, Rafnar team for USVs

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Al Seer Marine, Rafnar team for USVs

22nd June 2018

Al Seer Marine has signed a cooperation agreement with Iceland’s Rafnar to collaborate on USV technologies. The companies will initially work to convert Rafnar’s Embla …

Pentagon to prepare military bases for migrant children

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Pentagon to prepare military bases for migrant children

22nd June 2018

The Pentagon will prepare to house up to 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children on military bases, a US military spokesman said on 21 June. The decision …

Turkey gets first F-35 delivery from US

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Turkey gets first F-35 delivery from US

22nd June 2018

The US delivered its first shipment of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey on 21 June, despite tensions with the country and US lawmakers' opposition. …

US 'committed to NATO'

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US 'committed to NATO'

22nd June 2018

The US will continue to show its commitment to NATO, a senior US Army commander said on 21 June as a fresh batch of military …

ADS tackles active protection system signature challenges (video)

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ADS tackles active protection system signature challenges (video)

22nd June 2018

ADS - a member of the Rheinmetall Group - is continuing to develop its active protection system (APS), the ADS Gen-3 with new certifications and future …

Germany, Norway to cooperate on NSM

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Germany, Norway to cooperate on NSM

22nd June 2018

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for cooperation on the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), the company announced …

Insight: The evolution of the Mi-26

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Insight: The evolution of the Mi-26

22nd June 2018

A dual-use rotorcraft still successfully marketed around the world, the Mi-26 - also known under its NATO reporting name Halo - has undergone some dynamic …

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Australia awards three defence contracts

22nd June 2018

The Australian Army, in partnership with the Defence Innovation Hub, has awarded three contracts worth a combined $2.2 million for the development of new defence …

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