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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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Aerosonde SUAS achieves milestone with Volz Servos

25th September 2017

Textron Systems’ Aerosonde Mk4.7 small UAS has achieved over 200,000 flight hours using Volz Servos’ DA 15-N actuators, it was announced on 20 September. Textron …

ATHENA defeats airborne targets

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ATHENA defeats airborne targets

25th September 2017

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated its prototype Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) laser weapon system at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. During testing with …

New 4x4 vehicle project with military potential launched

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New 4x4 vehicle project with military potential launched

25th September 2017

An initiative being put forward by a billionaire petrochemical businessman to build thousands of 4x4 offroad vehicles in the UK could also have applications for …

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CPI to manufacture Black Hawk windows

25th September 2017

CPI Aerostructures has signed a five-year contract worth up to $8.2 million with Sikorsky to supply gunner window assemblies for the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, …

Sopka-2 radar complex to enter serve

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Sopka-2 radar complex to enter serve

25th September 2017

The Eastern Military District (EMD) of the Russian armed forces will begin operating a new radar complex in the Zabaikalsky Krai from 2018, the Russian …

Philippines eyes extra ScanEagles, and much more…

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Philippines eyes extra ScanEagles, and much more…

25th September 2017

The US has contracted a further batch of six ScanEagle tactical UAV systems for Manila, while the Philippine Army has requested several tiers of new …

Saab receives Giraffe 1X order

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Saab receives Giraffe 1X order

25th September 2017

Saab has been contracted to deliver the Giraffe 1X surface radar system to an undisclosed customer, the company announced on 20 September. Giraffe 1X is …

MBDA, Ferra Engineering sign MoU

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MBDA, Ferra Engineering sign MoU

25th September 2017

MBDA and Ferra Engineering have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in support of Australia's $20 billion LAND 400 programme, the company announced on 20 …

US Army orders additional PGKs

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US Army orders additional PGKs

22nd September 2017

Orbital ATK has received $123 million in orders from the US Army under production contract Option 2 for the Precision Guidance Kit (PGK), the company …

Endeavor Robotics wins FirstLook contract

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Endeavor Robotics wins FirstLook contract

22nd September 2017

Endeavor Robotics has received a contract from the US government to supply 75 FirstLook UGVs for immediate operational use, the company announced on 19 September. …

Analysis: Can the Afghan war be privately run?

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Analysis: Can the Afghan war be privately run?

22nd September 2017

The Trump administration's decision to continue the American-led war in Afghanistan has raised renewed expectations that the American government and its Afghan allies could expand …

AAV SU programme enters production

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AAV SU programme enters production

22nd September 2017

SAIC has received approval from the US Marine Corps (USMC) Program Executive Officer Land Systems to enter the production and deployment phase of the Assault …

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