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Can the US Navy ask Indo-Pacific allies to do more while training with them less?

15th September 2026

As the Iran War draws US ships and marine corps units away from the Indo-Pacific, curtailed exercises and a temporary carrier gap are exposing tensions between Washington’s demand for more self-reliant allies and the joint training needed to realise that ambition.

US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

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US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

15th September 2026

A US$184.25 million contract for Next Generation Electronic Attack Units advances the Growler’s modernisation as the US Navy confronts ageing systems, parts shortages and obsolescence.

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The latest military derivative of the Mi-8/1 family, the Mi-171Sh-VN has been revealed at MAKS 2017 near Moscow. In its new guise, this latest Hip …

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DISA selects AT&T for Hawaii network

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AT&T; has received a 10-year contract from the US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to deliver a modern communications network to replace its Hawaii network in …

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Germany's Pumas set for enhancement

18th July 2017

The German armed forces has placed a contract with PSM for expanded capabilities and additional equipment for the army's Puma infantry fighting vehicle. Rheinmetall, which will work …

Leonardo to support Typhoon DASS upgrade

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Leonardo to support Typhoon DASS upgrade

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Leonardo will support the capability upgrade of the Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) for the UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets as part of a contract signed …

BAE to launch autonomous systems testing service

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BAE to launch autonomous systems testing service

18th July 2017

BAE Systems has received a grant of £457,000 from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to design and deliver the UK’s first dedicated autonomous systems …

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RAF’s Grob 120TP ready to fly

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ECA to supply consumables for PAP demining ROVs

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ECA Group has been awarded a five-year contract by the French armed forces to supply consumables and spares for the French Navy's PAP demining remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), …

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