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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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Ceradyne, a subsidiary of 3M, is launching its latest combat helmet at AUSA in Washington DC. Known as the Combat II Ballistic Helmet L110, the …

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Latvia receives first Austrian howitzers

2nd October 2017

Latvia has received its first examples of second-hand M109 self-propelled howitzers from Austria, as part of an agreement signed between the two countries in April. …

MDM 2017: BAE Systems highlights ACV C2 possibilities

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2nd October 2017

BAE Systems used the Modern Day Marine venue at Quantico, Virginia to highlight ‘the state of the possible’ for a command and control variant of …

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2nd October 2017

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AUSA 2017: WIN-T fiasco presents opportunities

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SEA supports UK Chinook/MARS project

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SEA supports UK Chinook/MARS project

2nd October 2017

SEA is providing modelling and simulation support to the UK Ministry of Defence Chinook project team as a method of assessing key aircraft handling qualities, …

Russia launches large-scale BMP-2, BMD-2 upgrades

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Russia launches large-scale BMP-2, BMD-2 upgrades

2nd October 2017

The Russian MoD and KBP, a subsidiary of the industrial conglomerate Rostec, have signed a contract covering the upgrade and refurbishment of around 540 BMP-2 …

Taiwan orders 30mm cannons for IFV

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Taiwan orders 30mm cannons for IFV

2nd October 2017

Taiwan has ordered a total of 285 30mm cannons from Orbital ATK to be installed on an IFV variant of the domestically manufactured Cloud Leopard …

Indian Navy commissions fast attack craft

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Indian Navy commissions fast attack craft

2nd October 2017

The Indian Navy has commissioned its fourth water jet fast attack craft (FAC) INS Tarasa in Mumbai, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced on 26 …

Taiwan sends senior delegation to DC for F-35B

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Taiwan sends senior delegation to DC for F-35B

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A senior Taiwan military delegation is now in Washington to present a high-level briefing to the US government on Taiwan’s need for the stealth fighter, …

Dothan Training Center looks to grow

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Dothan Training Center looks to grow

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Although officially opening in March 2017, the CAE Dothan Training Center located at Dothan Regional Airport in Alabama, started training its first class of US …

AUSA 2017: US Army contracts for Abrams Trophy fielding

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AUSA 2017: US Army contracts for Abrams Trophy fielding

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The US Army is preparing for initial fielding of the Trophy active protection system (APS) on the M1A2 Abrams tank, with contracts now being placed …

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