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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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Rockwell Collins Australia has been awarded a AUD$40 million ($31.25 million) contract to deliver eight new Digital Terminal Control System (DTCS) simulators to improve the …

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Boeing dismisses accusations of fallout with UK

23rd October 2017

US aerospace giant Boeing has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK, despite souring relations with the UK government following the US Department of Commerce’s decision …

Honeywell tests virtual window technology

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Honeywell tests virtual window technology

23rd October 2017

Honeywell has successfully completed research and testing of 'virtual window' technology as part of DARPA's Ground X-Vehicle technologies programme, the company announced on 19 October. …

Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

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Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

23rd October 2017

New details are emerging about the Franco-British collaboration on a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) as the programme readies for the transition from planning and …

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Liquid Robotics, NOAA to protect marine ecosystems

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Liquid Robotics has signed a multi-year agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA’s) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) for the protection of …

Reaper Block 5s enter combat

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Reaper Block 5s enter combat

23rd October 2017

As the US Air Force (USAF) transitions to new Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the aircraft continues to operate in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. …

US Navy scales up EW protection

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US Navy scales up EW protection

23rd October 2017

The US Navy is moving forward with fielding newer, more advanced EW equipment for its surface vessels and rotary platforms as it seeks to bolster …

Kinetics transmission for AAV SU

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ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting

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ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting

23rd October 2017

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Boeing HorizonX invests in Near Earth Autonomy

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Boeing HorizonX invests in Near Earth Autonomy

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Boeing HorizonX, Boeing's technology commercialisation venture, has announced an investment in Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based company that develops technologies for autonomous flight. Together the …

New Zealand rejuvenates sniper rifle inventory

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New Zealand rejuvenates sniper rifle inventory

23rd October 2017

The New Zealand Army has selected US company Barrett to fulfil a requirement for two types of new sniper rifle: the 12.7mm M107A1 anti-materiel rifle …

Lockheed to upgrade IRST21

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Lockheed to upgrade IRST21

23rd October 2017

Lockheed Martin has received two contracts from Boeing to upgrade the Infrared Search and Track 21 (IRST21) sensor system used on the US Navy's F/A-18E/F …

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