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The RAF’s expanding Protector RG1 fleet could play a growing role in UK maritime surveillance following its first domestic operational sorties, with further aircraft deliveries scheduled through 2027.

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Poland’s potential €53 billion land procurement pipeline could give it one of Europe’s largest armoured vehicle fleets, with local production, technology transfer and future exports central to the strategy.

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Russia begins Tu-214ON certification

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Russia has successfully conducted the first stage of certification for the new Tu-214ON surveillance aircraft, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 29 May. The …

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AECOM to build RAAF parking apron

31st May 2018

AECOM Construction has received a contract to construct a parking apron at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, the Australian Department of Defence announced …

Pentagon points to Colombian's FARC deal as inspiration for Afghanistan

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30th May 2018

At a critical point between the Afghan government and Taliban's struggle to nail down a peaceful resolution to the 17-year violent conflict, a key US …

UMS, QinetiQ partner for Canadian market

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UMS, QinetiQ partner for Canadian market

30th May 2018

UMS Skeldar has partnered with QinetiQ Target Systems to offer joint platforms and solutions for Canadian maritime UAS programmes. The new partnership will work to …

US DoD orders MFoCS II

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US DoD orders MFoCS II

30th May 2018

DRS Network & Imaging Systems has received a contract to provide Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) II for the US Army, the US Department …

US to continue FONOP drumbeat in South China Sea

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US to continue FONOP drumbeat in South China Sea

30th May 2018

Whilst on a flight to Hawaii on 29 May for a Pacific Command (PACOM) change-of-command ceremony, US Defence Secretary James Mattis commented to media on US …

DART-550 trainer completes maiden flight

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DART-550 trainer completes maiden flight

30th May 2018

Diamond Aircraft Industries’ DART-550 trainer aircraft has completed its first flight, the company announced on 24 May. During the flight, the aircraft completed a basic …

Russian unit receives BTR-82A APCs

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Russian unit receives BTR-82A APCs

30th May 2018

A marine unit of the Russian military stationed in Kamchatka has received more than 30 BTR-82A armoured personnel carriers (APC), the Russian Ministry of Defence …

Safran, UEC to re-engine Beriev Be-200

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Safran, UEC to re-engine Beriev Be-200

30th May 2018

Safran Aircraft Engines and Russia's UEC Saturn have signed a framework agreement to re-engine the Beriev Be-200 fire-fighting aircraft, the company announced on 25 May. …

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India’s Defence Acquisition Council has approved the procurement of equipment worth more than $1.02 billion for the Indian armed forces, the Indian MoD announced on …

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Luerssen, Civmec form joint venture

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Russia to commission new missile ship

30th May 2018

The Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet is set to commission its new Vyshny Volochok missile ship in Sevastopol on 1 June, the Russian Ministry of Defence …

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