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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

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Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

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How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls

1st May 2026

Ageing Baltic vessels and an absence of active minehunting vessel programmes in the region have been put under the spotlight in the recent conflict.

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Leonardo opens new airborne systems facility

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Leonardo opens new airborne systems facility

27th July 2017

Leonardo has inaugurated a new airborne systems facility in L’Aquila, Italy, the company announced on 25 July. The facility will be home to the company's …

Rheinmetall logs air defence hardware orders

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Rheinmetall logs air defence hardware orders

27th July 2017

Rheinmetall has received two new orders for air defence hardware and related services for the air forces of two undisclosed countries, the company announced on …

Orion UAV shown for first time

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Orion UAV shown for first time

27th July 2017

The first Russian-made MALE class UAV, for a wide variety of military applications, was revealed at MAKS 2017 aerospace & defence exhibition near Moscow on …

Sonardyne Sentinel equips OPVs in Asia

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Sonardyne Sentinel equips OPVs in Asia

27th July 2017

Sonardyne International is supplying its Sentinel diver detection sonar technology for a fleet of offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) under construction in Asia, the company announced on …

Vectrus wins US Keesler AFB contract

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Vectrus wins US Keesler AFB contract

26th July 2017

Vectrus Systems has won a $97 million US Air Force (USAF) contract to provide base operations support services at Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), Mississippi, …

Afghanistan forces to gain additional ScanEagles

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Afghanistan forces to gain additional ScanEagles

26th July 2017

Additional ScanEagle UAS will be heading to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) following a $19.6 million award from the US Department of Defence. The new …

US Army to field XM17 from November

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US Army to field XM17 from November

26th July 2017

The US Army will begin fielding the new Sig Sauer XM17 Modular Handgun to soldiers in November 2017, it was announced on 21 July. The US …

USS John P Murtha completes FCT

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USS John P Murtha completes FCT

26th July 2017

San Antonio class amphibious transport dock, USS John P Murtha (LPD 26), has returned to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego following the completion …

BAE, Goriziane partner on BvS10

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BAE, Goriziane partner on BvS10

26th July 2017

BAE Systems has extended its partnership with the Goriziane Group with an agreement to support the BvS10 armoured vehicle, BAE Systems announced on 24 July.Under …

Interview: Polish Special Forces commander

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Interview: Polish Special Forces commander

26th July 2017

On 14 March 2017, Brig Gen Wojciech Marchwica took over as Commander of Poland’s Special Operations Component Command (POL SOCC) with a remit to further …

SEA, Arke unveil new procurement approach

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SEA, Arke unveil new procurement approach

26th July 2017

SEA and Arke have developed a new procurement approach designed to help military decision-makers define and deliver projects at reduced risk, SEA announced on 24 July.The …

Garmin G1000 NXi for Cessna Caravans

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Garmin G1000 NXi for Cessna Caravans

26th July 2017

Textron Aviation has introduced the Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck to new production Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Cessna Caravan aircraft, the company announced …

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