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Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

9th November 2026

New interceptors and launchers could help navies preserve missile stocks during prolonged escort operations. Yet lower engagement costs will only improve merchant protection if the weapons are available where ships need defending.

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Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

9th November 2026

Western armies continue to test uncrewed ground vehicles, but wider procurement will depend on turning ambitions for autonomy into defined operational roles and funded requirements.

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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. …

Russia’s Baltic Fleet receives new patrol boat

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Russia’s Baltic Fleet receives new patrol boat

1st November 2017

The Russian State Acceptance Board has signed an acceptance act for a new Raptor (Project 03160) high-speed patrol boat for the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet, the …

Saab receives Brazilian order for RBS 70

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Saab receives Brazilian order for RBS 70

1st November 2017

Saab has received an order for the delivery of RBS 70 Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems to the Brazilian Army, the company announced …

D&S 2017: Indonesia orders NASAMS to protect capital

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D&S 2017: Indonesia orders NASAMS to protect capital

1st November 2017

Kongsberg announced on 31 October that it had signed a contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence to supply the ground-based NASAMS air defence system. The …

Sweden orders third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher

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Sweden orders third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher

1st November 2017

Robonic has been contracted to deliver a third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for use at its Vidsel test range, …

Royal Navy faces cannibalisation risks

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Royal Navy faces cannibalisation risks

1st November 2017

The Royal Navy could face further equipment cannibalisation despite the introduction of a Common Support Model (CMS) for the maintenance of its vessels this year. Findings …

D&S 2017: China boosts arms sales to Thailand

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D&S 2017: China boosts arms sales to Thailand

1st November 2017

In the past two years China has achieved a surprising degree of weapon sales to Thailand. It reflects a closer relationship between the two countries …

Analysis: KumAPE - the bright future of Russia’s co-axial helicopter manufacturer

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Analysis: KumAPE - the bright future of Russia’s co-axial helicopter manufacturer

31st October 2017

The Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPE) company specialises in the manufacture, upgrade and overhauls of co-axial rotor helicopters designed by Moscow’s Kamov company. 

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Gentex introduces WCEP hearing systems

31st October 2017

Gentex has developed several new hearing protection and communication products featuring its Wire-Free Communication Earplugs (WCEP), the company announced on 27 October. Designed for aircrew …

HydroCamel enters the sea

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HydroCamel enters the sea

31st October 2017

Israel’s first commercialised AUV, the HydroCamel II, has now undergone more than 250 hours of sea trials across an area of 1,000km in the Red …

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