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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.

Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

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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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Slovakia and Finland agree on customised Patria AMV

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Slovakia and Finland agree on customised Patria AMV

17th November 2017

Slovakia and Finland agreed on 10 November to develop a new version of the Patria AMV 8x8 armoured vehicle. According to Jan Holko, Chief Secretary …

BVLOS, the next frontier for commercial UAVs

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BVLOS, the next frontier for commercial UAVs

17th November 2017

Demand for range and endurance capabilities commonly associated with military UAVs is increasingly coming from the commercial sector. Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) was …

Dubai Airshow 2017: StandardAero partnership to provide Saudi MRO services

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Dubai Airshow 2017: StandardAero partnership to provide Saudi MRO services

17th November 2017

A joint collaboration between StandardAero, GDC Middle East and Horizon Shield (Riyadh), will see the three parties provide MRO and engineering support services to military operators …

Japan delivers RHIBs and promises radars to Philippines

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Japan delivers RHIBs and promises radars to Philippines

17th November 2017

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received a first batch of three rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RIB) from Japan on 16 November, this coming shortly after Tokyo …

Russia receives new mortar, mine-clearing vehicles

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Russia receives new mortar, mine-clearing vehicles

17th November 2017

The Russian armed forces has received a batch of modernised 2S4 Tulpan self-propelled mortars, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 13 November. The …

Japan’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye takes off

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Japan’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye takes off

17th November 2017

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of Japan’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft at the company’s Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence in Florida. The …

Analysis: China hones naval defence systems

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Analysis: China hones naval defence systems

17th November 2017

Chinese companies have honed their maritime and naval defence systems via experience gained from their land reclamation efforts and base building in the South China …

Northrop Grumman to sustain ADF C-27J

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Northrop Grumman to sustain ADF C-27J

17th November 2017

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a through life support (TLS) contract for the Royal Australian Air Force's C-27J Spartan airlift fleet, the company announced on …

Analysis: China’s CETC unveils new radars

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Analysis: China’s CETC unveils new radars

16th November 2017

China is rapidly developing radar and identification, friend and foe (IFF) systems through extensive research and development. Indeed, China is offering lessons learned to the …

US Air Force looks for help with personnel recovery

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US Air Force looks for help with personnel recovery

16th November 2017

The successful recovery of downed flight crews is a critical mission that covers both conventional and special operations forces across the entire spectrum of conflict. Against …

Zephyr soars into the commercial market

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Zephyr soars into the commercial market

16th November 2017

The Zephyr UAS is set to enter the commercial market at the end of 2018 as Airbus Aerial touts the platform as part of its commercial …

Pentagon to identify specialised CT opportunities

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Pentagon to identify specialised CT opportunities

16th November 2017

The US Department of Defense Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) has announced an upcoming Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) along with specific focus areas …

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