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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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The Ugandan contingent of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has been bolstered by the delivery of Bastion armoured personnel carriers (APC) manufactured by …

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AN/SPY-6(V) radar in multiple target test

28th September 2017

Raytheon’s AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar has acquired and tracked multiple threat-representative targets simultaneously during its third dedicated flight test at the US Navy’s …

AUSA 2017: JLTV upgunned and uparmoured

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AUSA 2017: JLTV upgunned and uparmoured

28th September 2017

As the first US Army units prepare to take delivery of the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), manufacturer Oshkosh and Israeli company Rafael have …

USS Truman completes carrier qualifications

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USS Truman completes carrier qualifications

28th September 2017

The US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman has returned to Naval Station Norfolk (NOB) after completing carrier qualifications and a successful ammunition …

MacDill looks to add KC-135 training capacity

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MacDill looks to add KC-135 training capacity

28th September 2017

The US Air Force’s 6 Air Mobility Wing (AMW) is based at MacDill AFB near Tampa, Florida. The AMW’s air refuelling assets currently comprise 91 …

France and Italy agree on naval cooperation

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France and Italy agree on naval cooperation

28th September 2017

Following recent tensions between France and Italy, the two governments have launched a joint roadmap to strengthen future naval defence cooperation and sealing the future …

US Marines invest in AAV-7 upgrades

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US Marines invest in AAV-7 upgrades

28th September 2017

Since it first entered service with the US Marine Corps in 1972, the BAE Dynamics AAV-7 amphibious assault vehicle has provided them with a wide …

Airbus receives order for five A330 MRTTs

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Airbus receives order for five A330 MRTTs

28th September 2017

Airbus Defence and Space has received an order for five A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) that will be operated as part of the …

EDA seeks industry input on MBT optimisation

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EDA seeks industry input on MBT optimisation

28th September 2017

The European Defence Agency (EDA) is seeking European defence industry input on main battle tank (MBT) optimisation as part of the OMBT-Leo2 project it launched …

Second Russian roadstead tug launched

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Second Russian roadstead tug launched

28th September 2017

Russia's Pella Shipyard has launched the second roadstead tug built as part of a project for the Russian Navy.The tugs are being built for the …

ECA wins bridge simulator contract in Indonesia

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ECA wins bridge simulator contract in Indonesia

28th September 2017

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Mesh networking solution developed for special forces

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Mesh networking solution developed for special forces

27th September 2017

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