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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.

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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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6th October 2017

As Shephard prepares for this year's AUSA exhibition in Washington DC, Land Warfare International editor Grant Turnbull sits down with Beth Maundrill to discuss the …

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6th October 2017

Mantaro Networks and Beeper Communications Israel have received funding to support the development of unmanned search and rescue systems (USRS). The project aims to fill …

Aurora to scale up production under Boeing

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Aurora to scale up production under Boeing

6th October 2017

The recent acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences by Boeing is likely to result in the expansion of the company's military projects.  Aurora, a developer and …

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Rheinmetall and Paravan sign agreement

6th October 2017

Rheinmetall has entered into a global cooperation agreement with Paravan to advance autonomous driving technologies. The companies will work to develop semi- and fully autonomous …

Taiwan initiates M60A3 upgrade plan

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Taiwan initiates M60A3 upgrade plan

6th October 2017

The Republic of China Army (ROCA) has announced it will kick off a research process to upgrade its M60A3 TTS MBT fleet. After a long …

AUSA 2017: Meggitt eyes export training market

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AUSA 2017: Meggitt eyes export training market

6th October 2017

With Meggitt Training Systems delivery of the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) II to the US Army continuing apace, attention now turns towards the export market. …

Pacific 2017: Schiebel and Skeldar spar in Australia

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Pacific 2017: Schiebel and Skeldar spar in Australia

6th October 2017

Australia is shaping up as a battleground for suppliers of rotary-winged UAVs as the country’s military eyes future acquisitions. Two top contenders are Schiebel and …

Anzac-class frigates to get radar upgrade

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Anzac-class frigates to get radar upgrade

6th October 2017

CEA Technologies has been awarded a contract worth AUD$148 million to provide a new air search radar, known as the CEAFAR2-L, for the Royal Australian …

Pacific 2017: Pacific Patrol Boat production gathers steam

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Pacific 2017: Pacific Patrol Boat production gathers steam

5th October 2017

Good progress is being made on the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPR-B) programme, with the first vessel slated for Papua New Guinea on schedule for …

Pacific 2017: Australia declares love for Romeo

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Pacific 2017: Australia declares love for Romeo

5th October 2017

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US Army orders M781E1 training cartridges

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US Army orders M781E1 training cartridges

5th October 2017

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) has received a $17 million contract from the US Army for production of the 40mm M781E1 Low Velocity …

China sets terms for Somali vehicle donation

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China sets terms for Somali vehicle donation

5th October 2017

New Tiger 4x4 vehicles delivered to the Somali National Army (SNA) are part of a sweetener deal from China that will increase Beijing’s influence. A …

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