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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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8th March 2018

In advance of formally presenting its case to the German government on how the CH-53K King Stallion meets heavy-lift competition requirements, Lockheed Martin is negotiating …

AFSOC hones tactical training edge

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AFSOC hones tactical training edge

7th March 2018

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is helping pre-deployment forces hone their tactical training edge, according to recent contract awards and sources sought announcements. On 1 …

Airbus to axe 3,700 jobs in Europe

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Airbus to axe 3,700 jobs in Europe

7th March 2018

Airbus is to axe around 3,700 jobs in Europe as it cuts back production of its troubled A380 superjumbo and A400M military transporter, the company …

Questions surround number of LCS to be built

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Questions surround number of LCS to be built

7th March 2018

When US Navy leaders headed to Capitol Hill to defend their Fiscal Year 2019 budget request, they laid out plans to increase their ship fleet and batted down …

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L3 Warrior receives BNVD-1531 contract

7th March 2018

L3 Warrior Sensor Systems has received a contract to deliver its Binocular Night Vision Device (BNVD)-1531 to a Canadian government agency, the company announced on …

Sikorsky's year of flight for FVL

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Sikorsky's year of flight for FVL

7th March 2018

As the US Army deliberates its Future Vertical Lift (FVL) development timeline, Sikorsky said it will be ready to pitch one of two options based …

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Serious games specialists Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is supporting MBDA Australia in developing a training system for the MMP missile for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) …

BAE submits proposal for MPF programme

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BAE submits proposal for MPF programme

7th March 2018

BAE Systems has submitted its proposal for the US Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) programme, the company announced 1 March. The MPF vehicle will be …

ICAN condemns surge in nuclear arms investments

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ICAN condemns surge in nuclear arms investments

7th March 2018

Global nuclear tensions helped boost investments in atomic weapons production by around $81 billion in 2017, campaigners said on 7 March, urging investors to blacklist …

Engine maker Rolls-Royce powers back into profit

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Engine maker Rolls-Royce powers back into profit

7th March 2018

Rolls-Royce roared back into net profit in 2017, largely as the sterling recovered, the company announced on 7 March. Profit after tax struck £4.2 billion …

Lockheed Martin awarded laser weapon contract

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Lockheed Martin awarded laser weapon contract

7th March 2018

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the US Navy to develop, manufacture and deliver two high power laser weapon systems, the company announced on …

Airbus receives additional MMF A330 MRTT order

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7th March 2018

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