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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

20th October 2026

New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.

From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

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From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

20th October 2026

Babcock is taking its Polish industrial partnership approach to Denmark and New Zealand as navies seek sovereign shipbuilding skills alongside ships.

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Industry leaders call for drone advocacy

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Industry leaders call for drone advocacy

27th October 2017

An underlying theme at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, was the need for the industry to work together to guide public …

Army arsenal spotlights capability upgrade

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Army arsenal spotlights capability upgrade

27th October 2017

A recent $41.7 million investment in the Watervliet Arsenal manufacturing centre has positioned the arsenal to better support the emerging readiness needs of US and foreign …

Lockheed introduces C-130 enhancements

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Lockheed introduces C-130 enhancements

27th October 2017

Lockheed Martin has introduced a series of post-production enhancements for the C-130 Hercules that it is calling Aeronautics Capabilities Solutions, the company announced on 25 …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Drones are rocking the mining industry

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Drones are rocking the mining industry

27th October 2017

The mining sector was one of the industries credited with rapidly evolving industrial drone applications at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo. As part of a …

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VolkerStevin wins Devonport jetty contract

27th October 2017

VolkerStevin has received a contract worth approximately £43 million from the UK's Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to construct a new jetty at Thanckes Oil Fuel …

EDA’s helicopter training chalks up successes

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EDA’s helicopter training chalks up successes

27th October 2017

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed its 50th Helicopter Tactics Course (HTC), the agency announced on 24 October. The course, which ran over three …

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Leidos to support Afghan aircraft fleets

27th October 2017

Leidos has received an Afghanistan Contractor Logistics Support contract worth up to $728 million from the US Army to support the Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) and …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Wine industry mulls drone use

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Wine industry mulls drone use

26th October 2017

The potential target market for the use of drones by vineyards and in viticulture management was an area that could see significant growth in future, …

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Triumph bags C-5 landing gear parts contract

26th October 2017

Triumph Group has received a two-year contract worth $22.9 million from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide spare parts for the main landing gear …

Teledyne Oceanscience launches Z-Boat 1250

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Teledyne Oceanscience launches Z-Boat 1250

26th October 2017

Teledyne Oceanscience has released a new remotely operated hydrographic survey vessel called the Z-Boat 1250, the company announced on 23 October. Equipped with a single …

Analysis: Health monitoring gives SOF the edge

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Analysis: Health monitoring gives SOF the edge

26th October 2017

Ensuring troops are fit and healthy is a key focus for militaries, fulfilling a duty of care, bolstering training and increasing operational effectiveness. 

HC-27J APO receives final C-27J Spartan

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HC-27J APO receives final C-27J Spartan

26th October 2017

The HC-27J Asset Project Office (APO) has received the US Coast Guard’s (USCG) 14th and final C-27J Spartan surveillance aircraft following regeneration from storage.The 14 …

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