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All eyes on Royal Navy’s Type 93 market engagement as industry prepares bids

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All eyes on Royal Navy’s Type 93 market engagement as industry prepares bids

22nd October 2026

Responses are due by 29 October as the Royal Navy tests the market, with BAE Systems’ Herne and MSubs’ Excalibur setting up a contest where payloads may decide the winner.

UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

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UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

21st October 2026

Airbus is developing new capabilities for its A400M transport aircraft as European countries consider future airlift requirements and the UK plans to deploy the aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

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MDHI, Robertson partner for fuel systems

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MDHI, Robertson partner for fuel systems

4th August 2017

MD Helicopters (MDHI) has a partnered with Robertson Fuel Systems to develop next-generation Ballistic Tolerant Crashworthy Fuel Systems (BTCWFS) for MDHI’s family of military helicopters. …

There Israeli no driver

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There Israeli no driver

4th August 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has detailed the development of an unmanned HMMWV likely to be destined for use with the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).  Last …

Can I sell you a used Black Hawk?

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Can I sell you a used Black Hawk?

4th August 2017

The US Army Contracting Command Redstone, on behalf of the Utility Helicopters Project Management Office, has announced the availability of 14 more UH-60A Black Hawk …

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GA-EMS details 10 MJ railgun testing progress

4th August 2017

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has completed final assembly and factory acceptance testing of its 10 Mega Joule (MJ) medium range multi-mission railgun system, the …

Taiwan to receive F-16V Peace Phoenix MTC

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Taiwan to receive F-16V Peace Phoenix MTC

4th August 2017

L3 Link Simulation and Training has been awarded a contract to build and deliver the F-16V Peace Phoenix Rising Mission Training Centre (MTC) to the …

Australian Army reservists closely integrate in TS17

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Australian Army reservists closely integrate in TS17

4th August 2017

Exercise Talisman Saber, held last month in Australia, saw close integration between the Army Reserve and the Regular Army. Furthermore, signifying their growing importance, reservists …

EID wins Tejo class comms contract

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EID wins Tejo class comms contract

4th August 2017

EID has been awarded a contract worth $5.4 million to equip the Portuguese Navy’s Tejo-class coastal patrol vessels with integrated communication systems, the company announced …

Thailand to upgrade more F-5 fighters

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Thailand to upgrade more F-5 fighters

4th August 2017

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has asked the government for approval to upgrade four of its ageing Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighters, including new …

US Army studies M249 replacement

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US Army studies M249 replacement

3rd August 2017

In the aftermath of a classified industry day of briefings and discussions, the US Army is calling for industry white papers to detail potential replacements …

First of many for Centrik software

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First of many for Centrik software

3rd August 2017

Following the news that Martek Marine will utilise Total AOC's Centrik UAS mission management solution officials from the software firm say they will make a …

Analysis: The growth of Turkey's defence industry

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Analysis: The growth of Turkey's defence industry

3rd August 2017

It is clear that key decision makers within Turkey regard the development of the country’s domestic defence industry as an existential matter.

Romania boosts defence spending

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Romania boosts defence spending

3rd August 2017

Romania’s Supreme Defence Council (CSAT) has approved the Armed Forces Endowment Plan 2017-2026, as Bucharest vies to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP spending target, it was …

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