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US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

29th October 2026

The US Navy plans to preserve Super Hornet and Growler tooling as production winds down, with restart costs unassessed and final F/A-18 deliveries expected in late 2027.

October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

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October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

29th October 2026

New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

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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. 

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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 …

IDF orders Spike LR II missiles

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IDF orders Spike LR II missiles

26th October 2017

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has received a contract from the Israel Defense Force (IDF) to supply more than 1000 Spike LR II precision-guided missiles, the …

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