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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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Australian Army reservists closely integrate in TS17

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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 …

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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

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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

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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 …

General Dynamics unveils Hook3

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General Dynamics unveils Hook3

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General Dynamics has introduced a new Combat Survival Radio (CSR) designed to provide direct line-of-sight voice and two-way data communications to help combat search and rescue …

Fincantieri's week in the spotlight

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Fincantieri's week in the spotlight

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Events of the past week have proved a mixed bag for Fincantieri after its thwarted attempt to purchase shipbuilder STX France and successful conclusion of …

USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles

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USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles

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Oshkosh‘s Defense has received an order worth over $16 million to provide an additional 23 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the US …

Germany to upgrade P-3C fleet

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Germany to upgrade P-3C fleet

3rd August 2017

Germany will upgrade its eight-strong P-3C fleet in a five-year programme that will keep the aircraft at the backbone of the country’s maritime patrol capability …

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Iraq requests vessel support from US

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The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of follow-on technical support (FOTS) for vessels and a ship repair …

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