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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.

Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

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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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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

23rd October 2017

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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Kinetics transmission for AAV SU

23rd October 2017

Kinetics Drive Solutions' transmissions have been selected by Science Applications International (SAIC) for the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Survivability Upgrade programme, the company announced on …

ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting

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ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting

23rd October 2017

South Korea’s third-generation digital Tactical Information Communication Network (TICN) for the brigade-and-below level has now been fielded, with the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) exhibiting …

Boeing HorizonX invests in Near Earth Autonomy

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Boeing HorizonX invests in Near Earth Autonomy

23rd October 2017

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 …

ADEX 2017: Hanwha Techwin grows giant UGV

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ADEX 2017: Hanwha Techwin grows giant UGV

23rd October 2017

Hanwha Techwin, one of two South Korean companies bidding for a military contract for a future UGV, exhibited its large-size 6x6 entry at Seoul ADEX …

ADEX 2017: Korea exhibits smart pistol

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ADEX 2017: Korea exhibits smart pistol

23rd October 2017

Busan-based S&T; Motiv unveiled a new 9mm ‘Smart Gun’ capable of identifying the shooter’s identity and which saves information regarding the angle of fire, direction and …

ADEX 2017: Saab offers Korea better radars

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ADEX 2017: Saab offers Korea better radars

23rd October 2017

The Sweden-based company Saab outlined its defence radars, Giraffe and Arthur, for the South Korean and regional market at last week’s Seoul ADEX. The South Korean …

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