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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

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Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

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Ageing Baltic vessels and an absence of active minehunting vessel programmes in the region have been put under the spotlight in the recent conflict.

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Russia is concerned about the threat of UAVs used for aggressive purposes following recent attacks on its bases in Syria, the Russian MoD announced on …

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USMC orders enhanced parachute

11th January 2018

The United States Marine Corps has awarded the contract for a new Enhanced Multi-Mission Parachute System (E-MMPS) to Airborne Systems North America.  The new E-MMPS …

US Army sets out stall for AH-6i haul

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US Army sets out stall for AH-6i haul

11th January 2018

The US Army has invited industry to outline its suitability for producing and delivering 120 FMS AH-6i armed scout helicopters. To such ends an RfI …

New training helicopters delivered in Russia

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New training helicopters delivered in Russia

11th January 2018

Training has begun for Russia’s Air Force Military Academy on the Ansat-U helicopter, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 10 January. The new …

Raytheon falls out of JSTARS Recap programme

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Raytheon falls out of JSTARS Recap programme

11th January 2018

Northrop Grumman is expected to be announced as the radar subcontractor for the US Air Force’s JSTARS Recap programme after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) …

Raytheon receives Patriot contract

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Raytheon receives Patriot contract

11th January 2018

Raytheon has received a $1.5 billion contract to provide additional Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System capability for an undisclosed existing customer, the company …

Analysis: Ka-226T preparing to land in India

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Analysis: Ka-226T preparing to land in India

11th January 2018

Despite the slow progress of the Russian Helicopters Ka-226T India-Russia deal, it is set to be signed at last in the first quarter of 2018.

ETPS to continue to train RNLAF pilots

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ETPS to continue to train RNLAF pilots

11th January 2018

QinetiQ has signed a training contract on behalf of the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) - a five-year deal worth £5.5 million with the Royal …

Surface Navy 2018: Raytheon pushes for Tomahawk FMS deals

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Surface Navy 2018: Raytheon pushes for Tomahawk FMS deals

11th January 2018

As the US weighs loosening the reins on foreign military sales (FMS), Raytheon is making the pitch that such sales to allied countries will ultimately …

Surface Navy 2018: USN looks to AUV62-AT for interim ASW training

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Surface Navy 2018: USN looks to AUV62-AT for interim ASW training

11th January 2018

The US Navy is looking at Saab’s AUV62-AT submarine training platform as an interim solution ahead of any programme to replace its existing and increasingly …

HMS Duncan deploys to Mediterranean

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HMS Duncan deploys to Mediterranean

11th January 2018

The Royal Navy’s HMS Duncan has deployed to the Mediterranean to take over as flagship to Standing NATO Maritime Group 2.The Type 45 destroyer left …

New British Army ad promises emotional support

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New British Army ad promises emotional support

11th January 2018

The British Army launched a new advertising campaign on 10 January highlighting the emotional support available to new recruits as it seeks to address falling …

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