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Artificial intelligence: the hope, the hype and the real-world reality

20th July 2026

Artificial intelligence has supported C2 systems and decision-making for more than two decades. It has gradually built up a head of steam in the 2020s, but what is it achieving today and what role could it play in the future?

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Naval primes dive into an underwater acquisition gold rush

20th July 2026

A cluster of acquisitions by Fincantieri, Thales, Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall points to a race to secure underwater warfare, autonomy and sensing capability.

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Sig Sauer comes out on top for Denmark's new pistol

16th April 2018

Denmark has selected the 9x19mm Sig Sauer P320 X-Carry as its new pistol after an evaluation of four shortlisted designs. The P320 will be fielded …

Cyient, BlueBird form joint venture

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Cyient, BlueBird form joint venture

16th April 2018

Cyient and BlueBird Aero Systems have entered into a joint venture (JV) to offer advanced micro, mini, and tactical UAS systems to the Indian defence …

Indian Coast Guard commissions OPV

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Indian Coast Guard commissions OPV

16th April 2018

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned its first of class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), ICGS Vikram, at Larsen and Toubro’s (L&T;) Defence shipyard at Kattupalli, …

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ManTech to support USMC vehicles

16th April 2018

ManTech has received a contract to provide vehicle maintenance and support services for engineering, acquisition and life-cycle sustainment of US Marine Corps (USMC) tactical vehicles, …

New target drone complete for Italian operations

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New target drone complete for Italian operations

16th April 2018

After unveiling its new Mirach-40 (M-40) target drone during Paris Air Show 2017 Leonardo has been given the green light to operate the system with the …

US Air Force looks to enhance airdrops

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US Air Force looks to enhance airdrops

15th April 2018

Within weeks of the US Army’s announced exploration of a new ‘heavy’ airdrop capability, further evidence of the US military’s growing reliance on logistics airdrops …

DefExpo 2018: Tata unwraps revamped WhAP

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DefExpo 2018: Tata unwraps revamped WhAP

15th April 2018

Tata Motors has further developed its 8x8 armoured vehicle platform that it calls the Wheeled Amphibious Armoured Platform (WhAP). At Defexpo 2016 in Goa the …

DefExpo 2018: Mahindra pursues diversity with four MoUs

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DefExpo 2018: Mahindra pursues diversity with four MoUs

15th April 2018

Mahindra Defence and Aeronautics announced four separate MoUs during DefExpo 2018, ranging from naval UAVs to amphibian aircraft to fast jets. Illustrating the company’s diverse …

NATO chief 'supports' Syria strikes

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NATO chief 'supports' Syria strikes

14th April 2018

The head of NATO expressed his support for Western air strikes in Syria on 14 April in response to the latest alleged chemical weapons attack. …

Qatar to receive AH-64E APKWS rockets

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Qatar to receive AH-64E APKWS rockets

14th April 2018

In a deal approved by the US State Separtment, Qatar is set to weaponise its Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon …

DefExpo 2018: MKU goes on the offensive with weapon MoUs

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DefExpo 2018: MKU goes on the offensive with weapon MoUs

14th April 2018

MKU, the Indian firm known for its protective products such as ballistic vests and armour products, heralded a move into a new area at DefExpo …

CH-53K flies in Germany

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CH-53K flies in Germany

13th April 2018

Sikorsky’s CH-53K heavy lift helicopter has flown outside of the US for the first time at Holzdorf Air Base in Germany, the company announced on …

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