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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

16th February 2026

Airbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.

Active vehicle protection comes to the forefront as Trophy and Iron Fist secure contracts

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Active vehicle protection comes to the forefront as Trophy and Iron Fist secure contracts

16th February 2026

Experience on the battlefield is accelerating the adoption of active protection systems as technologies continue to evolve to reflect shifting global defence needs.

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Finnish corvettes on course

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Finnish corvettes on course

8th June 2017

With a budget of €1.2 billion, the Finnish navy is bolstering its fleet with its Squadron 2020 (Laivue 2020) project moving forward at pace. Most …

EDA’s AM lab completes flight test

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EDA’s AM lab completes flight test

8th June 2017

The European Defence Agency’s (EDA) Additive Manufacturing (AM or 3D-printing) lab has completed a successful test flight on-board a Spanish C-130, fulfilling all airlift requirements …

MCL wins new THPS, IECD contracts

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MCL wins new THPS, IECD contracts

8th June 2017

Marlborough Communications (MCL) has received two new contracts worth a combined £5.5 million from the UK Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 5 June. …

EW Europe: Leonardo launches low-cost RF protection (video)

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EW Europe: Leonardo launches low-cost RF protection (video)

8th June 2017

Leonardo has unveiled a new integrated electronic warfare survivability product, which combines sensing and countermeasure solutions. Known as BriteEye, the new product is being exhibited …

BAE Systems signs Aussie SMEs

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BAE Systems signs Aussie SMEs

8th June 2017

BAE Systems Australia has partnered with a number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Victoria for potential work worth over $200 million as part …

Helicopter delays cause Indian Navy anxiety

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Helicopter delays cause Indian Navy anxiety

8th June 2017

As the Indian Navy (IN) tackles cost-effectiveness, timely deliveries and upgraded technologies, delays in resolving the Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) contract for 16 Sikorsky S-70Bs may …

Netherlands details new ship projects

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Netherlands details new ship projects

7th June 2017

While the Royal Netherlands Air Force focuses on the F-35 multirole fighter, its new tanker aircraft and the procurement of CH-47F Chinooks, the navy is …

EW Europe: Sierra Nevada validates SkyCAP C-UAS

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EW Europe: Sierra Nevada validates SkyCAP C-UAS

7th June 2017

Sierra Nevada demonstrated its SkyCAP counter-UAS (C-UAS) system earlier this month during the US military’s Black Dart C-UAS exercise at Eglin Air Force Base. SkyCAP …

ISDEF 2017: Perceptions and challenges of war

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ISDEF 2017: Perceptions and challenges of war

7th June 2017

A day after the anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, which saw the beginning of the end of the Nazi occupation of Europe, Israeli …

ISDEF 2017: Israel Police showcase UGVs

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ISDEF 2017: Israel Police showcase UGVs

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The Israel National Police Bomb Disposal Division displayed their uniquely modified Telemax CBRN by German company Telerob alongside two other modified robots at the ISDEF exhibition …

ATTower for German Air Force training

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ATTower for German Air Force training

7th June 2017

UFA’s ATTower training simulator is part of a package being delivered to train German Air Force controllers in Kaufbeuren, Germany.  The solution is being delivered …

FLIR introduces man-portable chemical identifier

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FLIR introduces man-portable chemical identifier

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FLIR Systems has introduced a person-portable chemical identifier for military and civil chemical hazard identification in the field, the company announced on 5 June.   The …

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