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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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Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme

24th April 2026

A joint Supacat-KNDS Germany capability day showcased the platforms on offer for the British Army's upcoming vehicle programmes and highlighted UK-focused industrial commitments.

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Thales introduces COMTICS

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Thales has launched COMTICS, a resilient, high-availability shipboard information distribution system designed to provide operational services to naval personnel at sea. The advanced communication system …

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Ka-226T India-Russia deal soon to be inked

19th September 2017

The contract for delivery of 200 Kamov Ka-226T light utility helicopters to the Indian MoD is likely to be signed at the end of this year …

DSEI 2017: BAE shows off new CV90 turret (video)

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DSEI 2017: BAE shows off new CV90 turret (video)

19th September 2017

BAE Systems showcased its CV90 IFV at DSEI in London equipped with its latest generation E30 turret which includes a Spike LR missile launcher system, a 30mm …

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NAVOCEANO receives Remus 100 AUV

18th September 2017

Hydroid has delivered its first new generation Remus 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the Naval Oceanographic Office. The Remus AUV is able to be …

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DSEI 2017: MKU highlights soldier modernisation system (video)

18th September 2017

Indian company, MKU, displayed its range for body armour, helmets and optics equipment at DSEI 2017 in London.  Shephard spoke with Neeraj Gupta, managing director at …

Turkey firms Russian S-400 contract

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Turkey firms Russian S-400 contract

18th September 2017

The much-discussed sale of the S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler) long-range SAM system to Turkey has been officially contracted. The signing - acknowledged by the FSVTS, Russia’s …

Raytheon receives Boomerang order

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Raytheon receives Boomerang order

18th September 2017

Raytheon BBN Technologies has received a contract to deliver Boomerang Warrior-X systems to an undisclosed Gulf nation, the company announced on 15 September.The contract, worth …

Burkina Faso orders Mi-171Sh helicopters

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Burkina Faso orders Mi-171Sh helicopters

18th September 2017

The air force of Burkina Faso has placed an order for the procurement of two Russian Helicopters Mi-171Sh, Rostec announced at the end of August …

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Persistent radios for US Army WMD teams

18th September 2017

Persistent Systems will supply more than 950 MPU5 radios to the US Army National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD-CSTs) under a …

DSEI 2017: Gripen positions for training programmes (video)

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DSEI 2017: Gripen positions for training programmes (video)

18th September 2017

At DSEI 2017 Saab positioned a variant of its Gripen C, dubbed the Gripen Aggressor, for two upcoming red air training programmes, the UK's ASDOT …

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USCG patrol boat gets Safran’s BlueNaute system

18th September 2017

Safran Electronics and Defense's BlueNaute inertial navigation system has been installed on the first of a number of vessels for the US Coast Guard (USCG), …

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DSEI 2017: Army Land Ceptor configuration unveiled

18th September 2017

The British Army’s new air defence system, Land Ceptor, was on display at this year's DSEI exhibition ahead of first deliveries expected in the first …

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