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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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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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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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Finland orders bridge-laying equipment systems

17th April 2018

The Finnish Defence Force is set to order new bridge laying equipment from Patria, the company announced on 13 April. Finland will receive four new …

Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen says island secure ahead of China drills

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Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen says island secure ahead of China drills

17th April 2018

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen reassured residents on 17 April that the island was secure, a day before China is set to hold live-fire drills in …

Rockwell Collins cements domestic support in Brazil

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Rockwell Collins cements domestic support in Brazil

17th April 2018

Rockwell Collins is seeking to expand its reach in South America through military partnerships and agreements that will bring support direct to customers within the …

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Canada awards quantum technology study contract

17th April 2018

The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has awarded $2.7 million contract to the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo to study …

Royal Navy formally commissions HMS Forth

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Royal Navy formally commissions HMS Forth

17th April 2018

The Royal Navy has formally commissioned the first of its next-generation OPVs, HMS Forth, the navy announced on 13 April. HMS Forth is the first …

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17th April 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) wants to ramp up its surveillance capabilities and data sharing to address the uptick in drug runs from Colombia into …

German, Dutch armies look to deepen C4I integration

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German, Dutch armies look to deepen C4I integration

17th April 2018

Cooperation between Dutch and German armies looks set to deepen further as both countries explore ways of increasing interoperability in key areas such as communications …

Australia details plans for unmanned surveillance

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Australia details plans for unmanned surveillance

17th April 2018

A new High Altitude Sensor System (HASS) programme aims to harness new technologies for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with the utilisation of unmanned technologies. …

TerraSim releases TerraTools 5.6

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TerraSim releases TerraTools 5.6

17th April 2018

TerraSim has introduced TerraTools 5.6, the latest version of its virtual terrain generation software, the company announced on 9 April. The new software introduces a …

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