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As the Pentagon accelerates procurement of low-cost, lethal UAVs through its Drone Dominance Program, emerging suppliers will need to demonstrate manufacturing capacity, supply chain resilience and reliability.

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Watervliet Arsenal’s digital manufacturing push opens opportunities for industry as the US Army modernises cannon production and its wider Organic Industrial Base.

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Kongsberg and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have established a 50/50 joint venture (JV) company named KTA Naval Systems, the companies announced on 31 October. KTA Naval …

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Ahead of Defense and Security 2017, hosted in Bangkok Thailand, Shephard takes a look at some of the host nation's top five ongoing defence programmes. 

HMS Queen Elizabeth begins second sea trials

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HMS Queen Elizabeth begins second sea trials

2nd November 2017

HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed from Portsmouth Naval Base to begin the second phase of her sea trials, the Royal Navy announced on 30 October. …

D&S 2017: China to build maintenance centre in Thailand

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D&S 2017: China to build maintenance centre in Thailand

2nd November 2017

China is moving forward with plans to build a repair and maintenance centre in Thailand, following October’s delivery of VT4 main battle tanks. This will …

D&S 2017: US continues building maritime capability for SE Asian friends

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D&S 2017: US continues building maritime capability for SE Asian friends

2nd November 2017

Southeast Asian countries are expected to receive continued US military assistance in the near term as China continues to wrangle with regional neighbours over territorial …

Lockheed Martin receives XLUUV design contract

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Lockheed Martin receives XLUUV design contract

1st November 2017

Lockheed Martin has received a $43.2 million design phase contract for the US Navy’s Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) programme, the company announced on …

Ukrainian coast guard to bolster fleet

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Ukrainian coast guard to bolster fleet

1st November 2017

Ukraine will purchase up to 25 new high-speed patrol boats for the National Coast Guard as part of Project Jura, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of …

New video display tested for MMPV

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New video display tested for MMPV

1st November 2017

The US Army has begun testing a new Multi-Functional Video Display (MVD) for the Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) Type II at Fort Leonard Wood, …

Poland, Korea launch K9 tech transfer

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Poland, Korea launch K9 tech transfer

1st November 2017

Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and Korean defence firm Hanwha Land Systems have formally begun the technology transfer process to enable production of K9 …

Defence industry faces a blockchain revolution

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Defence industry faces a blockchain revolution

1st November 2017

A quiet revolution may be underway in the defence industry as some of the largest players are beginning to adopt blockchain technology.

Russia boosts UAS flight training

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Russia boosts UAS flight training

1st November 2017

The Russian armed forces’ Western Military District has received more than 30 Orlan-10 and Eleron-3 short-range UAS throughout 2017, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced …

D&S 2017: C-Guard to protect Philippine frigates

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D&S 2017: C-Guard to protect Philippine frigates

1st November 2017

Denmark-based Terma Group will equip the Philippine Navy’s future frigates with its C-Guard decoy launchers, which will assist in the protection of the strategic assets. …

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