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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

29th April 2026

Ripsaw M1 has been designed to support the US Marine Corps’ littoral missions by carrying diverse types of payloads and performing multiple missions. Shephard spoke with Textron to find out more.

UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

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UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

28th April 2026

The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after health issues during an exercise. However, an investigation reported “no single causal mechanism of the symptoms reported by our soldiers but rather a combination of multiple factors”.

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The Mauritius National Coast Guard has commissioned its new Water Jet fast patrol vessel (FPV) CGS Valiant, in Port Louis, it was announced on 16 …

India launches quest for naval multirole helicopters

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India launches quest for naval multirole helicopters

23rd August 2017

India has kicked off a global search for naval multi-role helicopters (NMRH) to boost the Indian Navy’s (IN) anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and electronic warfare …

UK extends Saab DTES contract

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UK extends Saab DTES contract

23rd August 2017

Saab has been awarded a three year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to continue delivering the Deployable Tactical Engagement Simulation (DTES) …

Norinco shows off active protection and new AFVs

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Norinco shows off active protection and new AFVs

23rd August 2017

The North Industries Corporation (Norinco), China’s largest manufacturer of armoured vehicles, successfully demonstrated its GL5 active protection system (APS) before more than 200 dignitaries from …

Indian Navy commissions second Mk-IV LCU

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Indian Navy commissions second Mk-IV LCU

23rd August 2017

The Indian Navy has commissioned its second indigenously designed Mk-IV class Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel at Port Blair, India, it was announced on 21 …

Starter underway as Harris wins EOD contract

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Starter underway as Harris wins EOD contract

22nd August 2017

In the modern military environment that land forces find themselves operating in automation and the use of unmanned platforms continues to play a vital role …

Globecomm systems for USS Gerald R Ford

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Globecomm systems for USS Gerald R Ford

22nd August 2017

The US Navy’s new aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, has been equipped with a Globecomm multi-functional communications system along with the first internet protocol …

Germany, Norway sub cooperation green lit

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Germany, Norway sub cooperation green lit

22nd August 2017

Germany and Norway have sealed the deal on the intention to cooperate on future naval defence equipment, including the procurement of new submarines. The two …

Latvia agrees Stinger purchase from Denmark

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Latvia agrees Stinger purchase from Denmark

22nd August 2017

The Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed to acquire an undisclosed number of Stinger air defence systems from the Danish Armed Forces, it was announced …

New UK Border Force vessels operational by 2018

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New UK Border Force vessels operational by 2018

22nd August 2017

Two additional coastal patrol vessels (CPV) for the UK Border Force will be operational by 2018 and compliment four similar craft already in service. Once …

Hensoldt acquires EuroAvionics

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Hensoldt acquires EuroAvionics

22nd August 2017

Hensoldt has acquired EuroAvionics, a German supplier of avionics systems for helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the company announced on 17 August. Hensoldt expects …

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Leidos demos Pathfinder vessel

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Leidos has demonstrated its unmanned maritime capabilities at the US Navy's Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX 2017), the company announced on 16 August. During the …

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