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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.

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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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USS Thomas Hudner accepted by US Navy

21st June 2018

The US Navy accepted delivery of its newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), from shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on 15 June. …

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UDT 2018: Gotland submarine relaunched after mid-life upgrade

21st June 2018

The lead boat of the Royal Swedish Navy's Gotland submarine fleet has taken to the water again after an extensive mid-life upgrade programme which saw …

MD Helicopter to continue Afghan MD 530F support

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MD Helicopter to continue Afghan MD 530F support

21st June 2018

MD Helicopter has received a modification from the US Army for its work on a US foreign military sales contract.Under the original contract, awarded in …

Patriot maintenance delays hindering US Army training

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Patriot maintenance delays hindering US Army training

21st June 2018

At a time when potential US threats could quickly increase the demand for Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, maintenance delays are hampering solider training. In a …

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Canada's Base Petawawa goes green

21st June 2018

The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has awarded a $24.8 million contract to Johnson Controls Canada for energy upgrades and retrofits at 4th Canadian …

SRI to develop continuously learning AI

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SRI to develop continuously learning AI

21st June 2018

SRI International has been selected by DARPA to develop a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) system that will be able to learn continuously and apply that …

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Despite rows, EU-US defence ties still strong

21st June 2018

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on 21 June acknowledged the ‘real’ disagreements between Europe and the US but insisted the trans-Atlantic bond on defence and …

EU states to form 'rapid response' cyber force

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EU states to form 'rapid response' cyber force

21st June 2018

Nine European Union (EU) states are to create rapid response teams to counter cyber attacks within the framework of a new EU defence pact, project …

Delair signs distribution agreement with Cansel

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Delair signs distribution agreement with Cansel

21st June 2018

Delair has signed a distribution agreement with Cansel to offer its UX11 long-range fixed wing UAS for the Canadian market, the company announced on 19 …

To compete with China, a top US general calls for increased R&D spending

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To compete with China, a top US general calls for increased R&D spending

21st June 2018

The US military must increase spending to develop emerging technologies, with long-range precision strike and hypersonic weapons, to head off a violent conflict with China, …

TCTS Inc II programme progresses

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TCTS Inc II programme progresses

21st June 2018

Rockwell Collins has completed the Preliminary Design Review of the US Navy's Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS Inc II) programme and has been …

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