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21st October 2026

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Meggitt Training Systems has been named as one of five companies qualified to fulfil a US Army combat skills training programme for US military and …

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DSA 2018: Rohde & Schwarz offers solutions

19th April 2018

After already achieving success in the Malaysian market, Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz showcased its range of products for military communications and intelligence solutions for Southeast …

DSA 2018: Malaysia buys LG1 howitzers

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DSA 2018: Malaysia buys LG1 howitzers

19th April 2018

The DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur witnessed a rarity on 19 April, an actual purchase contract, on this occasion for 18 LG1 Mk III 105mm …

US Marine Corps evaluates Marathon Targets

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US Marine Corps evaluates Marathon Targets

19th April 2018

Although initially looking at Marathon Targets’ robotic target in 2011, the US Marine Corps (USMC) is now conducting a field user assessment trial that is …

RAID adopts Elios UAV

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RAID adopts Elios UAV

19th April 2018

France's Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence (RAID) law enforcement team has adopted Flyability’s Elios UAS for indoor reconnaissance and intelligence, the company announced on 17 April. …

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New mounted gun system launched

19th April 2018

India's Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Bharat Earth Movers (BEML) have jointly developed a 155mm 52 cal mounted gun system. The gun is equipped with …

DSA 2018: Arnold Defense offering new rocket launcher

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DSA 2018: Arnold Defense offering new rocket launcher

19th April 2018

US-based Arnold Defense showcased its new LWL-12-A lightweight rocket launcher for light armed helicopters at this week’s DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. In the …

DSA 2018: China’s Orwellian nightmare comes true

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DSA 2018: China’s Orwellian nightmare comes true

19th April 2018

George Orwell would have déjà vu if the late author of 1984 attended this week’s DSA exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. Beijing-based Yitu Technology showcased its artificial …

DSA 2018: Malaysian MD 530Gs approach their Destini

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DSA 2018: Malaysian MD 530Gs approach their Destini

19th April 2018

When the Malaysian Army ordered its six MD 530G scout helicopters from MD Helicopters, as announced on 1 February 2016, the first aircraft were to …

DSA 2018: Hanwha defends with Naval Shield CMS

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DSA 2018: Hanwha defends with Naval Shield CMS

19th April 2018

Hanwha Systems displayed a mock-up of a triple-display console for its combat management system (CMS), which it generically calls Naval Shield, at the DSA 2018 …

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DARPA Gremlins programme moves to Phase 3 with Dynetics

18th April 2018

Dynetics has been selected as the sole participant in Phase 3 of the DARPA Gremlins programme, following a year-long Phase 2 research process on preliminary …

Pentagon denies Mattis wanted congress backed Syria strike

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Pentagon denies Mattis wanted congress backed Syria strike

18th April 2018

The Pentagon has denied a report that President Donald Trump rebuffed Defense Secretary Jim Mattis after the Washington chief urged him to seek congressional approval …

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