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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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Deal inked for more Korean PKX-B craft

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Deal inked for more Korean PKX-B craft

30th June 2017

South Korea is continuing to modernise its patrol boat fleet via an approximately $225 million contract with Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC), according to …

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Huntington wins task order from NAVSEA

29th June 2017

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Technical Solutions division has been awarded a task order by Naval Sea Systems Command to provide various engineering support services at …

Apache Helicopter fires high-energy laser

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Apache Helicopter fires high-energy laser

29th June 2017

A high-energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter acquired and hit an unmanned target during a recent firing test conducted at White Sands …

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ViaSat receives MIDS JTRS contract

29th June 2017

ViaSat will supply Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) to the US Navy and US Air Force (USAF) under a $88.3 …

Analysis: Rolls-Royce powering ahead

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Analysis: Rolls-Royce powering ahead

29th June 2017

Rolls-Royce says it is now on course to rectify issues with the UK Royal Navy’s Type 45 WR-21 engines while continuing to deliver to other …

General Dynamics to supply EAGLE 4x4s to Denmark

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General Dynamics to supply EAGLE 4x4s to Denmark

29th June 2017

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has received a contract to supply new Eagle 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicles (APV) to the Danish Army, the company …

Beechcraft T-6C achieves EASA certification

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Beechcraft T-6C achieves EASA certification

29th June 2017

Beechcraft’s T-6C military trainer aircraft has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, Textron Aviation Defense announced on 26 June. The certification will support configuration …

German armed forces receives final H145M

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German armed forces receives final H145M

29th June 2017

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H145M multi-role helicopter to the German armed forces (Bundeswehr), the company announced on 26 June.  Stationed in …

Kraken receives ThunderFish Alpha AUV

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Kraken receives ThunderFish Alpha AUV

29th June 2017

Kraken Sonar Systems has received ThunderFish Alpha, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for deep sea military, commercial and scientific applications, the company announced on …

Guardian sale could signal US policy change

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Guardian sale could signal US policy change

29th June 2017

The White House approved the sale of 22 non-weaponised MQ-9B Guardian UAVs to India on 21 June, perhaps signalling a policy shift in terms of …

Saab’s IDAS for H225M Caracal helicopters

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Saab’s IDAS for H225M Caracal helicopters

28th June 2017

Saab will supply its Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) to Airbus Helicopters for use on H225M Caracal multi-role utility aircraft, the company announced on 23 …

Austal wins US Navy’s LCS contract

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Austal wins US Navy’s LCS contract

28th June 2017

Austal has received a contract worth up to AUD779 million ($584m) to build the 14th Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 28) for the US Navy, the …

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