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AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

15th April 2026

Sessions at UDT 2026 signalled that the AUKUS programme is pressing ahead at a steady pace – with trilateral commitment reaffirmed, Australian industrial capacity expanding and additive manufacturing emerging as an opportunity for suppliers.

How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

15th April 2026

Designed in 2019, Canada's new River-class destroyers are planned to be handed over by the 2050s. The long procurement timeline has cast doubt on whether the platforms will be obsolete for tomorrow’s warfare.

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IXI EW, T-Worx partner for C-UAS technology

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IXI EW, T-Worx partner for C-UAS technology

26th April 2018

IXI EW has entered into an agreement with T-Worx for integration of the IXI Dronekiller handheld counter UAS system onto the T-Worx Intelligent Rail (I-Rail) …

China sends bombers around Taiwan

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China sends bombers around Taiwan

26th April 2018

China flew bombers and fighter jets around Taiwan on 26 April, the air force said, the latest show of force by Beijing following warnings against …

NATO say North Korea sanctions must stay

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NATO say North Korea sanctions must stay

26th April 2018

The world must maintain sanctions on North Korea until ‘concrete changes’ in its actions are seen, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned on 26 April on …

USCG places order for LRI-II boat

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USCG places order for LRI-II boat

26th April 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has ordered a 35ft Long Range Interceptor-II (LRI-II) boat worth $1.1 million from MetalCraft Marine, the USCG announced on 23 …

Joint Warrior focuses on high-end warfighting

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Joint Warrior focuses on high-end warfighting

26th April 2018

The continued emphasis on coalition exercises is currently being exemplified in the UK through exercise Joint Warrior, with more than 11,600 military personnel from 17 …

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Aero Vodochody, IAI sign agreement

26th April 2018

Aero Vodochody and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a partnership agreement concerning technical and marketing cooperation for light attack and training aircraft, AERO Vodochody …

Netherlands requests M1156 PGKs

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Netherlands requests M1156 PGKs

26th April 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the Netherlands of 3,500 M1156 Precision Guided Kits (PGKs), the …

UTAS cog helps turn US Army programmes

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UTAS cog helps turn US Army programmes

26th April 2018

The US manufacturer UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) is investing heavily in a range of new technologies, which, in the company’s estimation, will eventually increase performance …

Blighter books Indian Blighter order

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Blighter books Indian Blighter order

26th April 2018

Blighter Surveillance Systems has received a contract for its Blighter B400 series E-scan micro Doppler ground surveillance radars from India’s Tata Power Company, Blighter announced …

Hensoldt exhibits Xpeller Rapid at ILA 2018

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Hensoldt exhibits Xpeller Rapid at ILA 2018

25th April 2018

Hensoldt has introduced a compact and deployable version of its Xpeller counter-UAS system called the Xpeller Rapid.Xpeller Rapid can be integrated into a vehicle or …

British Army continues search for robot tech

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British Army continues search for robot tech

25th April 2018

As the British Army continues its pursuit of robotic technologies the service is gearing up for the Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) - Autonomous Land Warrior …

Boeing 1Q profits jump, lifts 2018 forecast

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Boeing 1Q profits jump, lifts 2018 forecast

25th April 2018

Boeing reported a surge in Q1 profits on 25 April and lifted its full-year earnings forecast following a strong performance in commercial aviation and defence …

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