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With changing patterns in Middle Eastern procurement, is Europe missing out?

21st October 2026

Traditional suppliers are struggling to meet the Middle East’s armoured vehicle modernisation needs, creating opportunities for South Korean manufacturers and regional defence industries.

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US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

21st October 2026

Boeing has outlined its upcoming precision-landing and carrier-airspace trials as MQ-25 manufacturing shifts towards Illinois, with initial Lot 1 deliveries expected in 2029.

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Rotterdam to receive high efficiency patrol vessels

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Rotterdam to receive high efficiency patrol vessels

12th January 2018

The Port of Rotterdam is set to christen its newest patrol vessel, the RPA 8, on 18 January following successful river trials of the boat. …

Russia’s East European MRO business grows

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Russia’s East European MRO business grows

12th January 2018

Russian Helicopters has reported good growth in its MRO business in Eastern Europe. Towards the end of last year there were two major MRO contracts …

US Army realigns AH-64E Apache FOTE

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US Army realigns AH-64E Apache FOTE

12th January 2018

The US Army is realigning its Follow-On Test and Evaluation (FOTE) of technology insertions for the AH-64E Apache helicopter, the army announced on 9 January. …

USS Omaha to be commissioned

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USS Omaha to be commissioned

12th January 2018

The future littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Omaha is on its way to its homeport in San Diego, California, where it is scheduled to be …

Russia returns heavy-calibre artillery to service

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Russia returns heavy-calibre artillery to service

12th January 2018

The Russian military has begun taking most of its heavy-calibre artillery systems out of storage, with the process starting in the second half of 2017 …

CH-148 Rescue Hoist Simulator for RCAF

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CH-148 Rescue Hoist Simulator for RCAF

12th January 2018

Bluedrop Training and Simulation has received a contract to deliver a virtual reality CH-148 Rescue Hoist Simulator for the training of the Royal Canadian Air …

US DoD mum on fate of secret satellite

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US DoD mum on fate of secret satellite

12th January 2018

The mystery surrounding the fate of a secret military satellite deepened on 11 January when the US Department of Defense (DoD) refused to answer questions …

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Rockwell to support Robins AFB maintenance depot

12th January 2018

Rockwell Collins has received a $22 million contract from the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide support for the Robins Air Force Base (AFB) …

Black Hawks soaring to Saudi Arabia

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Black Hawks soaring to Saudi Arabia

12th January 2018

Sikorsky has received the go ahead from the US Army to supply 17 UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft to Saudi Arabia under a four year contract worth …

Polish Army gets acquainted with Warmate

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Polish Army gets acquainted with Warmate

12th January 2018

The first batch of Warmate loitering munitions was delivered to the Polish Army in late December, to be used for operator familiarisation and training.  The …

Thales integrates VX6090 into radar application

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Thales integrates VX6090 into radar application

12th January 2018

Thales has successfully integrated and tested Kontron’s VX6090, a 6U VPX Dual 8-core Intel Xeon D processor blade computer, in a radar application, Kontron announced …

Al Marakeb launches B7X dual-use USV

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Al Marakeb launches B7X dual-use USV

12th January 2018

The UAE's Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Company has launched a new dual-use unmanned surface vessel (USV), the B7X. The new system can be used for …

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