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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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Bangladesh Navy orders two Dornier 228s

16th October 2017

RUAG Aviation has been contracted to deliver two new Dornier 228 twin-turboprop aircraft to Bangladesh Navy (BN), the company announced on 11 October. The new …

MUM-T emerges from the Shadows in Korea

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MUM-T emerges from the Shadows in Korea

16th October 2017

Despite being fielded in South Korea for well over a decade, the Textron Systems RQ-7B (Shadow 200) tactical UAV continues to give the US Army …

US Navy’s COBRA system achieves IOC

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US Navy’s COBRA system achieves IOC

13th October 2017

The US Navy AN/DVS-1 Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) airborne mine detection system has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC), Navsea announced on 10 October. …

US Navy orders more APKWS guidance kits

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US Navy orders more APKWS guidance kits

13th October 2017

BAE Systems has received a $59.5m contract from the US Navy to deliver additional Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kits to transform unguided …

AUSA 2017: Bassett talks army modernisation (video)

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AUSA 2017: Bassett talks army modernisation (video)

13th October 2017

Maj Gen David Bassett, Program Executive Officer of Ground Combat Systems, speaks with Shephard  about the US Army's modernisation, budgetary challenges and the next-generation of combat …

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UAVOS enhances GPS spoofing protection for UAVs

13th October 2017

UAVOS has improved the GPS spoofing identification algorithms for its UAVs, protecting against jamming by the most advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems, the company announced …

AUSA 2017: AMPV for the modern soldier (video)

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AUSA 2017: AMPV for the modern soldier (video)

13th October 2017

BAE Systems displayed the general purpose variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) for the US Army at AUSA.  Mike Signorelli, deputy and VP strategy …

AeroVironment to expand Blackwing UAS programme

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AeroVironment to expand Blackwing UAS programme

13th October 2017

AeroVironment has received a contract from the US Navy for continuation and expansion of its Blackwing small UAV programme, the company announced on 9 October. …

Thales to support Royal Navy’s communications systems

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Thales to support Royal Navy’s communications systems

13th October 2017

Thales has received a seven-year contract worth £100 million to provide through-life support for communications systems of the Royal Navy’s fleet, the company announced in …

Gray Eagle production transitions to ER model

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Gray Eagle production transitions to ER model

13th October 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has transitioned its production line from the MQ-1C Gray Eagle to its new long-range variant MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle extended …

VT4 tanks reach Thailand ahead of schedule

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VT4 tanks reach Thailand ahead of schedule

13th October 2017

The first batch of 28 Norinco-built VT4 tanks, wearing woodland camouflage, reached Thailand on 8 October, six months ahead of schedule. All tanks were sent …

Trilateral Sulu Sea air patrols are launched

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Trilateral Sulu Sea air patrols are launched

13th October 2017

Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines launched Trilateral Air Patrols (TAP) covering the Sulu Sea on 12 October at Subang Air Base in a ceremony witnessed …

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