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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market
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September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

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September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

30th September 2026

The loss of many MQ-9 Reapers during the 2026 Iran War has underscored the risks of sending relatively expensive UAVs into contested airspace. In September, new contenders to replace the Reaper emerged, championing cheaper, modular aircraft designs for mass production and inevitable attrition.

September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

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September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

29th September 2026

The US Army began its search for a 155mm tracked mobile tactical cannon in an effort that Shephard forecasts could be worth billions of dollars. Meanwhile, the UK DVD exhibition saw companies showcase their offerings for the British Army’s mobility and air defence requirements.

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The IAR-99 trainer technology demonstrator (TD) being built by Romania's National Institute for Aerospace Research (INCAS), will be fitted with Leonardo’s Vixen 500E AESA radar, the …

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Homeland receives third Damen patrol vessel

31st August 2017

Nigeria’s Homeland Integrated Offshore Services has taken delivery of a third Damen 3307 patrol vessel in Lagos, Nigeria, Damen announced on 29 August.  Guardian 3, along …

MSPO 2017: Poland prepares light vehicle procurement

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MSPO 2017: Poland prepares light vehicle procurement

31st August 2017

After years of neglect the Polish Army is finally putting effort into modernising its fleet of 4x4 light all-terrain vehicles.  The force has set up …

Patria to supply CANDL terminals to Airbus

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Patria to supply CANDL terminals to Airbus

31st August 2017

Patria has received a contract to deliver a series of Compact Airborne Networking Data Link (CANDL) terminals and high power amplifiers to Airbus Defence and …

South Korean defence budget set for boost

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South Korean defence budget set for boost

31st August 2017

Alarmed by Kim Jong-un’s shenanigans across the border, Seoul announced on 29 August that it proposed to boost defence spending next year by 6.9% to …

Saab reveals new submarine models

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Saab reveals new submarine models

31st August 2017

Saab Kockums is looking to tap into an expanding submarine market with two alternative boat types announced during its annual submarine seminar. The Swedish company expects …

HAL begins production of LCH

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HAL begins production of LCH

31st August 2017

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the production of the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), HAL announced on 28 August. The …

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31st August 2017

The Australian Army has a vexing problem. How can it deliver its M1A1 AIM Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) ashore from the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) …

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30th August 2017

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Wagz has launched a smart collar for K9 search and rescue dogs, the company announced on 28 August. The collar and app, called Wagz Warrior, is …

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US Army releases active protection roadmap

30th August 2017

As the US army contemplates whether it will field an active protective system (APS) for its current fleet of vehicles, the service has unveiled a …

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ECA’s Inspector MK2 goes wireless

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