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Active vehicle protection comes to the forefront as Trophy and Iron Fist secure contracts

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Active vehicle protection comes to the forefront as Trophy and Iron Fist secure contracts

16th February 2026

Experience on the battlefield is accelerating the adoption of active protection systems as technologies continue to evolve to reflect shifting global defence needs.

World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

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World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

16th February 2026

With the A400M set for a capability upgrade, Airbus officials are bullish about the aircraft and its market potential for both new and existing customers with the improvements geared towards meeting future requirements.

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DSEI 2017: Supacat riding the waves (video)

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DSEI 2017: Supacat riding the waves (video)

15th September 2017

Supacat unveiled its high performance SC12 RIB at DSEI 2017 and demonstrated its capabilities on the River Thames in London during the show. Supacat has …

DSEI 2017: New light helmet from Morgan

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DSEI 2017: New light helmet from Morgan

14th September 2017

Morgan Advanced Materials has introduced two new ultra-lightweight ballistic helmets at DSEI. The helmets, known as the AC912 and AC913, are new additions to the …

29th CAB receives CH-47F helicopters

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29th CAB receives CH-47F helicopters

14th September 2017

The US Army’s 29th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) unit in Iraq has received new CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The incoming CH-47Fs are the first in a …

DSEI 2017: Warrior displays stealth camo

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DSEI 2017: Warrior displays stealth camo

14th September 2017

On display at DSEI this year is Saab’s Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) configured for the Warrior infantry fighting vehicle, following small orders by the …

DSEI 2017: Harris reveals robot technology (video)

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DSEI 2017: Harris reveals robot technology (video)

14th September 2017

At DSEI 2017 the UK’s Ministry of Defence awarded Harris Corporation a contract worth up to £55 million (US$70 million) to provide its T7 Robotic …

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HII launches USS Delbert D Black

14th September 2017

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has launched the future US Navy destroyer USS Delbert D Black at its shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.The ship is being configured …

DSEI 2017: Delft Dynamics displays DroneCatcher

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DSEI 2017: Delft Dynamics displays DroneCatcher

14th September 2017

Dutch company Delft Dynamics displayed its new DroneCatcher counter UAS system for the first time at DSEI 2017. First unveiled on 8 September by the Netherlands …

DSEI 2017: Wave Glider makes a splash

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DSEI 2017: Wave Glider makes a splash

14th September 2017

The latest iteration of the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider USV is now able to survive in demanding environments up to sea state six and greater, the …

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Northrop receives full-rate JCREW production contract

14th September 2017

Northrop Grumman has received a $57.7 million contract from the US Navy for full-rate production of the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare …

DSEI 2017: FVL ready for flight (video)

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DSEI 2017: FVL ready for flight (video)

14th September 2017

The FVL technology demonstrator aircraft being built for the US Army's Joint Multi-Role (JMR) programme are both progressing, although Bell Helicopter's V-280 Valor is now …

Analysis: US Cyber Command matures steadily

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Analysis: US Cyber Command matures steadily

14th September 2017

On 18 August President Trump announced the elevation of the status of the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) to that of a unified combatant command. 

SOCOM explores M230 cannon enhancements

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SOCOM explores M230 cannon enhancements

14th September 2017

US Special Operations Command is exploring operational enhancements to its M230 30mm cannon systems, it has emerged.  Under a $666,229 contract announced on 7 September, …

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