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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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Northrop receives full-rate JCREW production contract

14th September 2017

Northrop Grumman has received a $57.7 million contract from the US Navy for full-rate production of the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare …

DSEI 2017: FVL ready for flight (video)

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DSEI 2017: FVL ready for flight (video)

14th September 2017

The FVL technology demonstrator aircraft being built for the US Army's Joint Multi-Role (JMR) programme are both progressing, although Bell Helicopter's V-280 Valor is now …

Analysis: US Cyber Command matures steadily

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Analysis: US Cyber Command matures steadily

14th September 2017

On 18 August President Trump announced the elevation of the status of the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) to that of a unified combatant command. 

SOCOM explores M230 cannon enhancements

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SOCOM explores M230 cannon enhancements

14th September 2017

US Special Operations Command is exploring operational enhancements to its M230 30mm cannon systems, it has emerged.  Under a $666,229 contract announced on 7 September, …

Bahrain seeks TOW missiles

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Bahrain seeks TOW missiles

14th September 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missiles to Bahrain, the Defense …

DSEI 2017: Hensoldt eyes integrated solutions growth

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DSEI 2017: Hensoldt eyes integrated solutions growth

14th September 2017

Hensoldt’s acquisition of Kelvin Hughes, expected to be completed by the end of September, is part of the company's ambitious growth strategy. Hensoldt is pursuing …

DSEI 2017: UK's MIV programme edges forward

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DSEI 2017: UK's MIV programme edges forward

14th September 2017

The acquisition strategy for the British Army’s new 8x8 mechanised infantry vehicle (MIV) will be released by year end, senior service officials have confirmed, finally bringing clarity …

DSEI 2017: BAE demonstrates CV90 with APS

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DSEI 2017: BAE demonstrates CV90 with APS

14th September 2017

BAE Systems has demonstrated its CV90 tracked IFV integrated with an active protection system (APS) at this year’s DSEI, a configuration that will likely be …

DSEI 2017: USMC special ops look for new UAS

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DSEI 2017: USMC special ops look for new UAS

14th September 2017

The US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) will be looking to trial a group two UAV in the near future, Shephard  has learnt. MARSOC …

DSEI 2017: Rockwell Collins with force (video)

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DSEI 2017: Rockwell Collins with force (video)

14th September 2017

At DSEI 2017, Rockwell Collins has announced its mission computer for Airbus Helicopters' HForce programme, which modifies the company’s civil platforms to allow for military …

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DRDO successfully fires Nag ATGM

14th September 2017

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the indigenously developed third generation Nag anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in the ranges of Rajasthan, …

First Flight2 upgrade for French C-130H

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First Flight2 upgrade for French C-130H

14th September 2017

Rockwell Collins has completed its first Flight2 avionics system integration for the French Air Force’s C-130 Hercules transport aircraft modernisation programme, the company announced on …

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