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Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

9th November 2026

New interceptors and launchers could help navies preserve missile stocks during prolonged escort operations. Yet lower engagement costs will only improve merchant protection if the weapons are available where ships need defending.

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Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

9th November 2026

Western armies continue to test uncrewed ground vehicles, but wider procurement will depend on turning ambitions for autonomy into defined operational roles and funded requirements.

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Commtact introduces Maritime Data Terminal

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Commtact introduces Maritime Data Terminal

19th January 2018

Commtact has developed a wireless datalink maritime solution called the Maritime Data Terminal (MDT), the company announced on 17 January. The MDT has been designed …

Russia's Central MD unit receives Aistyonok system

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Russia's Central MD unit receives Aistyonok system

19th January 2018

The Russian Army Central Military District's (MD) 90th Tank Division in Ural has deployed the portable Aistyonok radar reconnaissance and fire control system, the Russian …

Estonia renews Milrem support contract

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Estonia renews Milrem support contract

19th January 2018

Estonia's Centre for Defence Investment has renewed its contract with Milrem for support of the Patria XA-180 and XA-188 armoured vehicles, it was announced on …

Poland starts spy ship modernisation

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Poland starts spy ship modernisation

19th January 2018

The Polish Navy has begun modernisation of two electronic surveillance ships, which will include outfitting with new EW systems. The first of two Nawigator-class electronic …

Indonesia angles towards Turkey for UCAV requirement

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Indonesia angles towards Turkey for UCAV requirement

19th January 2018

Alongside its participation in an effort to field a domestically designed MALE UAV for surveillance purposes, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is also planning to jointly …

HMS Queen Elizabeth begins rotary trials

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HMS Queen Elizabeth begins rotary trials

19th January 2018

The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has begun rotary wing trials. According to the Royal Navy, a Merlin helicopter from Royal Naval Air …

National Guards of Ukraine take upgraded helicopters

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National Guards of Ukraine take upgraded helicopters

19th January 2018

The National Guards of Ukraine (NGU) took on strength its first two Mi-2MSBs at the Motor Sich plant in Zaporozhya. The ceremony for the handover …

UK's ISR gaps to be plugged by new platforms

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UK's ISR gaps to be plugged by new platforms

19th January 2018

The UK's capability to collect intelligence from airborne platforms will be affected by the impending retirement of the Sentinel R1 and Tornado, but other platforms …

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Russia to create bank for defence industry

19th January 2018

Russia will create a state-owned bank to finance its defence industry which has encountered difficulties in obtaining financing due to US sanctions, the Russian Ministry …

Cobham to support NATO EW training

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Cobham to support NATO EW training

19th January 2018

Cobham has received a follow-on contract from NATO to deliver operational readiness training for up to five years, the company announced on 16 January. Under …

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First SkyGuard1 aerostat set for testing

19th January 2018

Aero-T has produced the first SkyGuard1 tactical aerostat system, the company announced on 16 January. All system components have been successfully tested as part of …

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Philippines receives protective eyewear

19th January 2018

The Aboitiz Foundation has delivered the second batch of Delta Plus safety glasses to the armed forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Department of National …

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