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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

29th April 2026

Ripsaw M1 has been designed to support the US Marine Corps’ littoral missions by carrying diverse types of payloads and performing multiple missions. Shephard spoke with Textron to find out more.

UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

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UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

28th April 2026

The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after health issues during an exercise. However, an investigation reported “no single causal mechanism of the symptoms reported by our soldiers but rather a combination of multiple factors”.

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L3 equipment selected for RAN OPVs

18th April 2018

L3 Communications Australia has received a contract to provide equipment for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN's) SEA 1180 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), the company announced …

DSA 2018: Black Tiger enters Asia

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DSA 2018: Black Tiger enters Asia

18th April 2018

The Black Tiger Group, a cybersecurity provider, is offering Asia customers packages that include threat intelligence, protection from cyber terrorism, and security of critical infrastructure, …

DSA 2018: DefTech advances unmanned technology

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DSA 2018: DefTech advances unmanned technology

18th April 2018

DefTech displayed several UAVs at its booth at DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, including a brand new Camar tactical UAV that possesses a 4m wingspan. …

US Marine Corps seeks lightweight amphibious track

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US Marine Corps seeks lightweight amphibious track

17th April 2018

The US Marine Corps (USMC) is looking for a lighter weight amphibious track to enhance both land mobility and water swim performance for its new Amphibious …

Indian Ka-226T training programme prepared

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Indian Ka-226T training programme prepared

17th April 2018

Russian Helicopters has developed a Ka-226T training programme tailored for the Indian Air Force and Army, the company announced on 11 April.The programme will see …

Bittium Wireless receives Finnish order

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Bittium Wireless receives Finnish order

17th April 2018

Bittium Wireless has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Force for products included in the software defined radio-based Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network …

DSA 2018: Malaysian Guardians approach Lebanon

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DSA 2018: Malaysian Guardians approach Lebanon

17th April 2018

The Malaysian Armed Forces’ new 4x4 protected vehicles for its peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon are currently in transit to the strife-torn country, Shephard learned at …

DSA 2018: AV8 Gempita production approaches midway

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DSA 2018: AV8 Gempita production approaches midway

17th April 2018

DefTech exhibited three variants of its AV8 Gempita 8x8 armoured vehicle family at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur – the ATGW, Surveillance and …

DSA 2018: Asia-Pacific looks to Leonardo for helos

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DSA 2018: Asia-Pacific looks to Leonardo for helos

17th April 2018

Last week Leonardo demonstrated the AW159 Wildcat to the Malaysian military at RMN Base Lumut. The two Wildcats, from the UK’s 847 Naval Air Squadron, …

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ManTech receives C4I integration contract

17th April 2018

ManTech has received a $82 million contract from the US Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR) Atlantic to integrate C4I capabilities into the …

Tyonek to support C-130H RWR upgrade

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Tyonek to support C-130H RWR upgrade

17th April 2018

Tyonek Services will support SRC in modifying C-130H model aircraft with integration of the updated all-digital AN/ALR-69A (V) radar warning receiver. SRC is the prime …

Afghanistan graduates additional women operators

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Afghanistan graduates additional women operators

17th April 2018

Afghan Special Security Forces (ASSF) have taken a further step towards full incorporation of women into its ranks with the General Directorate of Police Special …

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