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US Army moves towards calls for bids for medium UGV as competitors warm up

26th March 2026

The US Army’s Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-METT) programme is planned to provide a platform between Increment II of Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport and the Palletized Load System.

Europe’s future tank hits targets as MARTE programme gains momentum

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Europe’s future tank hits targets as MARTE programme gains momentum

25th March 2026

An effort to develop a new European main battle tank has passed several milestones on the road to a Preliminary Design Review which is expected within two years.

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French Army helicopters involved in fatal collision

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French Army helicopters involved in fatal collision

2nd February 2018

French police have confirmed five people were killed on 2 February after two of the country's army training helicopters crashed into each other near a …

Aurora and Socionext to develop RFCM

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Aurora and Socionext to develop RFCM

2nd February 2018

Aurora Flight Sciences is partnering with Socionext to develop a Radar Flight Control Module (RFCM) for civil UAS, Aurora announced on 30 January. The radar-enabled …

Lockheed’s MHTK in new test firing

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Lockheed’s MHTK in new test firing

2nd February 2018

Lockheed Martin's Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) missile has been tested at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, to demonstrate the interceptor’s increased agility, the company announced …

Sikorsky's waiting game for IAF's transport helicopter replacement

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Sikorsky's waiting game for IAF's transport helicopter replacement

2nd February 2018

Sikorsky is progressing with its pitch to the Israeli Air Force to choose the CH-53K King Stallion over Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook with the decision expected …

Meggitt to supply TMS to GDLS

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Meggitt to supply TMS to GDLS

2nd February 2018

Meggitt Defense Systems has received a contract from General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to provide Thermal Management Systems (TMS) for the M1A2 SEPv3 and M1A2 …

Airbus fires laser-guided rockets from H145M

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Airbus fires laser-guided rockets from H145M

2nd February 2018

Airbus Helicopters has demonstrated the ability to fire 70mm laser-guided rockets (LGR) from its H145M helicopter, the company announced on 31 January. The firings of …

Ukraine tests upgraded S-125M SAM

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Ukraine tests upgraded S-125M SAM

2nd February 2018

Ukraine’s Luch state design bureau has successfully tested an extended-range S-125M Pechora (NATO designation SA-3 Goa) surface-to-air system, which utilises a modernised missile.  According to …

Analysis: As maritime piracy declines globally, problems persist

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Analysis: As maritime piracy declines globally, problems persist

2nd February 2018

The International Maritime Bureau says that piracy has fallen to a 22-year global low in its latest annual report on maritime security.  A total of …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Growler likely a no-show after Red Flag fire

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Growler likely a no-show after Red Flag fire

2nd February 2018

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft looks to have been withdrawn from the static display line-up at the Singapore Airshow, …

DeTect showcases Harrier system at MFIX

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DeTect showcases Harrier system at MFIX

2nd February 2018

DeTect has demonstrated its Harrier counter-UAS system at the US Army’s Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment, the company announced on 25 January. Originally built to protect …

Australia inks Sea 1180 OPV contract

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Australia inks Sea 1180 OPV contract

2nd February 2018

A contract worth more than A$3 billion ($2.4 billion) for 12 OPVs for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has been signed with Lürssen, the Australian …

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SEA to lead Soldier System team

2nd February 2018

SEA has been selected by the UK government to lead a team in the area of Soldier System research and development (R&D;), the company announced …

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