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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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Tiger Mk III ready to attack

27th March 2018

The Tiger Mk III could be coming to life as soon as Airbus Helicopters wraps-up remaining deliveries of Tiger attack helicopters to three European nations.  The …

Saudi Arabia requests TOW 2B missiles

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Saudi Arabia requests TOW 2B missiles

27th March 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of TOW 2B (BGM-71F-series) missiles to Saudi Arabia, the Defense Security …

Russia trains CAR army in weapons use

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Russia trains CAR army in weapons use

27th March 2018

Inside a sprawling former ‘imperial palace’ near Bangui, Russian instructors have set up a camp where they are training soldiers of the Central African Republic …

AUSA Global: Army pushes for quicker next-gen vehicle development

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AUSA Global: Army pushes for quicker next-gen vehicle development

27th March 2018

With one possible award decision within the next week, US Army representatives used this week’s AUSA Global exhibition and symposium in Huntsville to update industry …

BAE-led team wins Type 45 PIP contract

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BAE-led team wins Type 45 PIP contract

27th March 2018

A BAE Systems, BMT and Cammell Laird team have been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the Type 45 Power …

Sri Lankan Navy receives second AOPV

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Sri Lankan Navy receives second AOPV

27th March 2018

India’s Goa Shipyard has delivered the second of two 2500 tonne Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) to the Sri Lankan Navy, the Indian Ministry of …

AUSA Global: Army cultivating EW and cyber skills in Asia-Pacific

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AUSA Global: Army cultivating EW and cyber skills in Asia-Pacific

27th March 2018

The US Army is standing up a multi-domain, prototyping task force in the Asia-Pacific region to hone EW and cyber skills. During a 26 March …

Chinese marines could have adopted 8x8 SPH

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Chinese marines could have adopted 8x8 SPH

27th March 2018

It appears likely that the Marine Corps of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has adopted the PLL-09, an 8x8 SPH boasting a 122mm gun. …

Harris receives contract mod for EW jammers

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Harris receives contract mod for EW jammers

27th March 2018

Harris Corporation has received a contract modification to supply the next production lot of electronic jammers to protect the US Navy and Australian F/A-18 Hornet …

Leonardo positions AWHERO for Australian market

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Leonardo positions AWHERO for Australian market

27th March 2018

Leonardo is showcasing its AWHERO rotary UAS to national and local authorities in Australia through 30 March, the company announced on 22 March. The company …

Japan creates Ground Component Command

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Japan creates Ground Component Command

27th March 2018

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) established a new Ground Component Command on 27 March to unify its five existing armies: the Northern, Northeastern, Eastern, …

AUSA Global: Army outlines precision fires initiatives

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AUSA Global: Army outlines precision fires initiatives

26th March 2018

US Army representatives used this week’s Association of the US Army Global Force Symposium to spotlight efforts underway across the service’s cross functional teams (CFTs).  …

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