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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.

Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

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Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

28th August 2026

New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

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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 Group has enhanced the communications capabilities of its Inspector MK2 USV to provide wireless data transfer with other unmanned systems, the company announced on …

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With its unmanned systems deployed by Polish armed forces for more than 12 years, Israel-based Aeronautics looks to be adding increased emphasis in its operations …

Russia finalises Su-57 comms testing

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Russia finalises Su-57 comms testing

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Testing of a new advanced integrated communications system for Russia's Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter (previously known under its internal Sukhoi designation T-50) is slated for …

Battelle, Dedrone partner for counter UAS system

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Battelle, Dedrone partner for counter UAS system

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UK expands GCC presence

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UK expands GCC presence

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Michael Fallon, UK Defence Secretary, signed a memorandum of understanding and services agreement with Oman’s Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs securing the UK’s use of …

Ka-52K set for electromagnetic testing

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Russian MoD orders more Iskander-M

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C4I ICS for Hawkei vehicles tested

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C4I ICS for Hawkei vehicles tested

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The incoming Australian Army Hawkei vehicle has had its new C4I Integral Computing System (ICS) put to the test during a demonstration at the Monegeetta …

USMC upgrades mine clearing system

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USMC upgrades mine clearing system

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The US Marine Corps has a new upgraded version of the MK-154 Mine Clearance System that is safer and more reliable than its previous iteration.The …

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MQ-1C surpasses flight test goal

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Bagira to supply JOBSS to Netherlands

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Bagira to supply JOBSS to Netherlands

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