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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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Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has developed a new Special Role Radio (SRR) for tactical and special operations, the company announced on 5 February. The SRR …

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Adm Scott Swift, Cdr of the US Pacific Fleet said that he does not view the US and China as being on a path to …

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The upcoming deployment of the US Navy’s guided missile destroyer USS Milius highlights the real world consequences of ongoing manning shortfalls. The US Navy recently …

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Ocean Infinity has added a ninth Kongsberg Hugin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to its fleet, configured for under-ice survey operations, the company announced on 1 February. …

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ST Kinetics will begin production of its Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV) ‘soon’, the company said, as the tracked vehicle made its first appearance …

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7th February 2018

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RAF opens new Atlas aircraft hangar

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