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UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

24th July 2026

The US Army's market survey into available 81mm and 120mm mobile mortar systems was launched only a few days after the UK suspended Project Stokes, an almost identical plan, “pending future decisions on prioritisation, resourcing and funding”.

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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

24th July 2026

Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

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Guimbal lays out lofty autonomous ambitions

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The VSR700, an autonomous military helicopter jointly developed by Hélicoptères Guimbal and Airbus Helicopters, is gathering momentum towards certification.Derived from Guimbal’s successful light helicopter, the …

AUSA 2017: Lakota readies for training takeover

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AUSA 2017: Lakota readies for training takeover

11th October 2017

As another UH-72A Lakota is delivered to the US Army, the platform is now entering the final stages of fully replacing the TH-67 Creek as the service's principal …

Czech Air Force receives new airport radars

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Czech Air Force receives new airport radars

11th October 2017

ELDIS Pardubice has delivered the first of four new RPL-2000 radar sets to the Czech Air Force, the Czech Ministry of Defence announced on 6 …

AUSA 2017: Ukraine highlights logistics shortfall

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AUSA 2017: Ukraine highlights logistics shortfall

11th October 2017

Representatives from Ukraine’s defence industry have credited logistics problems for many of their 2014 losses against the Russian Federation. Speaking at AUSA, the representatives identified …

Yastreb-AV radar nears completion

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Yastreb-AV radar nears completion

11th October 2017

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the development of the prototype Yastreb-AV radar system is nearing completion.The radar is being designed to …

Romania stands up SOF command

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Romania stands up SOF command

11th October 2017

The Romanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) will establish a Special Operations Command (SOCOM) by 1 January 2018 as it seeks to expand joint operations across …

Leonardo’s SmartIDMS software for RAN subs

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Leonardo’s SmartIDMS software for RAN subs

11th October 2017

Leonardo has been contracted by the Australian Department of Defence to deliver information management software for the navy's six Collins-class submarines, the company announced on …

Indonesia to certify Kaplan medium tank

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Indonesia to certify Kaplan medium tank

11th October 2017

The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) publicly displayed a prototype of the Kaplan medium tank for the first time at a 72nd anniversary parade of the armed …

​AUSA 2017: M134 to expand global footprint

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​AUSA 2017: M134 to expand global footprint

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Profense, manufacturers of the M134 minigun, is looking to expand its global footprint in the next 12 months as interest grows in the weapons system. …

AUSA 2017: MPF moves forward with draft RFP

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AUSA 2017: MPF moves forward with draft RFP

10th October 2017

The US Army has released a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) requirement, with industry likely to respond with feedback this week.  …

AUSA 2017: Next-generation UAVs detailed (video)

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AUSA 2017: Next-generation UAVs detailed (video)

10th October 2017

Aerovironment has detailed the latest iterations of its Puma and Raven UAS, with new datalink security, EO/IR and RF payloads and upgraded avionics module.  Shephard spoke with …

AUSA 2017: Army looks to expedite APS fielding

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AUSA 2017: Army looks to expedite APS fielding

10th October 2017

US Army leaders have revealed their intention to speed up the acquisition of active protection systems for the M1A2 Abrams tank, with the service now …

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