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France’s naval modernisation drives opportunities for European defence industry

23rd October 2026

Ahead of Euronaval 2026, major submarine, frigate and aircraft carrier programmes are driving investment, while future corvette replacements and growing interest in uncrewed vessels offer further opportunities for industry into the 2030s and beyond.

Canada assesses security equipment changes for Polar Icebreaker Imnaryuaq

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Canada assesses security equipment changes for Polar Icebreaker Imnaryuaq

23rd October 2026

The Canadian Department of National Defence is evaluating communications and reconnaissance changes for CCGS Imnaryuaq’s expanded maritime security role, while retaining its 2032 acceptance target.

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MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy

15th February 2018

MDA has signed a contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) to provide maritime miniature UAS (MMUAS) to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the …

Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet

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Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet

15th February 2018

Lockheed Martin will continue to support Egypt's AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter fleet after recently receiving a modified FMS contract for 22 Modernised Target Acquisition …

Latvia to order Spike missiles

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Latvia to order Spike missiles

15th February 2018

The Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to sign a $132.3 million contract with EuroSpike for the purchase of Israeli-made Spike anti-tank missile systems. …

South Korea delineates need for new MPAs

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South Korea delineates need for new MPAs

15th February 2018

Already operating a fleet of 16 Lockheed P-3C and P-3CK Orion platforms, South Korea is hunting for newer-generation maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from overseas sources …

New body armour design sees European SOF evaluation

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New body armour design sees European SOF evaluation

15th February 2018

BCB International has launched a new plate carrier vest, with the body armour now being evaluated by a European special forces unit. The Kastell Pro …

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Inzpire to support RAF’s new training facility

14th February 2018

Inzpire has been contracted by Lockheed Martin UK to provide aircrew instruction and technical support for the new simulator training facility being built at Royal …

BAE Systems to modernise USS Philippine Sea

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BAE Systems to modernise USS Philippine Sea

14th February 2018

BAE Systems has been awarded a $9.6 million contract to modernise the US Navy’s USS Philippine Sea guided-missile cruiser, the company announced on 12 February. …

China takes the lead in military innovation, says think tank

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China takes the lead in military innovation, says think tank

14th February 2018

The US and its allies can no longer assume military dominance, or rely on the airpower capabilities that have provided them with vital strategic advantage …

Thales’ 70mm rockets for Tiger helicopters

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Thales’ 70mm rockets for Tiger helicopters

14th February 2018

The Spanish Army Aviation (FAMET) and the German armed forces have selected Thales rockets to equip their Tiger helicopter fleets, the company announced on 13 …

EO/IR Special Report: Lockheed Martin promotes IRST sensors

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EO/IR Special Report: Lockheed Martin promotes IRST sensors

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Lockheed Martin was promoting its Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensors for regional fighters in the Asia-Pacific region at Singapore Airshow 2018.  Paul Lemmo, vice president …

US Army weighs next-gen combat vehicle acceleration

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US Army weighs next-gen combat vehicle acceleration

14th February 2018

The Pentagon’s FY19 budget might still be hot off the press but the US Army is under pressure to determine if it can accelerate its …

US concerns over EU defence pact cloud NATO meet

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US concerns over EU defence pact cloud NATO meet

14th February 2018

US concerns over the EU's landmark defence cooperation pact and increasingly strained relations between Washington and Turkey look set to loom large as NATO defence …

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