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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.

Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

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Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

28th August 2026

New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

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D&S 2017: DTI presents new marine vehicle (video)

6th November 2017

Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTI) presented its new 8v8 amphibious vehicle for the Thai Marine Corps at Defense and Security in Bangkok.  Shephard spoke with Col. …

Poland receives additional RAK mortar systems

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Poland receives additional RAK mortar systems

6th November 2017

The Polish Army has taken delivery of a second batch of eight 120 mm Rak self-propelled mortar systems and four command post vehicles (AWD). The …

D&S 2017: SEA highlights growing demand for TLS

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D&S 2017: SEA highlights growing demand for TLS

6th November 2017

SEA is seeing growing demand for its torpedo and decoy launcher systems in South East Asia. The company has recently secured an order to provide …

New vehicles, tanks enter Russian forces

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New vehicles, tanks enter Russian forces

6th November 2017

The Russian armed forces have taken delivery of a batch of T-72B3 tanks, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 1 November.Produced by Uralvagonzavod …

D&S 2017: Shephard's hot topics (video)

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D&S 2017: Shephard's hot topics (video)

6th November 2017

On the first day of Defense and Security 2017 in Thailand Shephard's Asia-Pacific Editor, Gordon Arthur, highlights some of the new platforms present at the show and …

China’s military trials new AFVs

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China’s military trials new AFVs

6th November 2017

The People’s Armed Police (PAP), the force tasked with maintaining internal security in China, has been trialling a new type of 6x6 APC. Photos of …

Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

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Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

5th November 2017

At the recently held AUS&R; exhibition near Tel Aviv a range of unmanned technologies were showcased to visiting delegates. Unmanned capabilities continue to effect current …

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Northrop Grumman details ASAF technology

3rd November 2017

Northrop Grumman is developing high speed navigation technology that will allow military aircraft and airborne weapon systems to guide themselves to targets on land or …

Textron deliveries boost ANA mobile strike force

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Textron deliveries boost ANA mobile strike force

3rd November 2017

Textron Systems will deliver a further 55 Mobile Strike Force Vehicles (MSFV) to the Afghan National Army (ANA) in 2018 boosting their existing capabilities. The company …

BAE begins production on LRASM sensors

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BAE begins production on LRASM sensors

3rd November 2017

BAE Systems has started production of its sensor technology for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) under a $40 million order from Lockheed Martin, the …

Lockheed to progress with German P-3C upgrade

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Lockheed to progress with German P-3C upgrade

3rd November 2017

Lockheed Martin has confirmed that it has been awarded a $158.5 million contract for the second phase of the German Navy P-3C Mission System Refresh …

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Kratos books jet-powered UAS orders

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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has received $14.5 million in contract awards for eight high performance, jet powered UAS, the company announced on 31 October.The …

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