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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

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Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

19th October 2026

A €3.7 billion destroyer contract for Fincantieri and Leonardo is only the start, with submarines, corvettes and a new carrier pointing to more opportunities.

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US Navy commissions Gerald R Ford

24th July 2017

The US Navy has commissioned its newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), at Naval Station Norfolk on 22 July. USS Gerald R. …

Leonardo DRS wins MFoCS orders

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Leonardo DRS wins MFoCS orders

24th July 2017

Leonardo DRS has received orders to supply its Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) to the US Army, the company announced on 20 July. The …

IDE wins support contract from NSPA

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IDE wins support contract from NSPA

24th July 2017

Intracom Defense Electronics (IDE) has signed a three year contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) following an international competition, the company announced on …

PGZ signs MoU with IAI

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PGZ signs MoU with IAI

24th July 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a number of aviation technologies for …

Rheinmetall buying stake in Supashock

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Rheinmetall buying stake in Supashock

24th July 2017

Rheinmetall Defence is acquiring a 49% stake in Australia-based Supashock to help develop suspension and load handling products for its military vehicles, the company announced …

Inzpire to support Protector RPAS training development

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Inzpire to support Protector RPAS training development

21st July 2017

Inzpire will provide subject matter expertise to support the development of training for the Royal Air Force’s future Protector UAS. The company announced a contract …

France pursues AWACS cockpit upgrade

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France pursues AWACS cockpit upgrade

21st July 2017

The French air force is set to receive a new digital cockpit upgrade for its four-strong Boeing E-3F airborne warning and control system (AWACS) fleet, …

Russian Helicopters unveils VRT300

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Russian Helicopters unveils VRT300

21st July 2017

The VRT300 is the latest VTOL drone to be unveiled by Russian Helicopters. It is developed by the company’s newly-established design department, VR-Technologies, it uses …

L3 Wescam receives MX-15 orders

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L3 Wescam receives MX-15 orders

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L3 Technologies’ Wescam has received an order from Airbus Helicopters to provide MX-15 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems for installation on multiple fleets of H225M Caracal …

US Army looks to possible M113 upgrades

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US Army looks to possible M113 upgrades

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A recent US Army announcement seems to indicate that the service is still struggling with the future of the M113 armoured personnel carrier and its …

New EW systems for Su-30SM delivered

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New EW systems for Su-30SM delivered

21st July 2017

Russian electronics specialist KRET has delivered a new podded electronic countermeasures system (ECM) for the Su-30SM multi-role fighter.The delivery of the SAP-518SM system was announced …

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TAT to deliver cooling systems to Thales UK

21st July 2017

TAT Technologies has been selected by Thales UK to design, develop, supply and maintain a thermal management cooling system for a Thales radar system, the …

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