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UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

24th July 2026

The US Army's market survey into available 81mm and 120mm mobile mortar systems was launched only a few days after the UK suspended Project Stokes, an almost identical plan, “pending future decisions on prioritisation, resourcing and funding”.

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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

24th July 2026

Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

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AAR wins AM2 pallet, mat assembly contract

17th July 2017

AAR Mobility Systems will provide pallet and mat assemblies to US forces under a $255 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract announced on 12 July.The …

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On display at RIAT (video)

17th July 2017

Shephard editors Grant Turnbull and Helen Haxell take a look at the flight line at RIAT 2017 and talk through some of the key platforms that …

Elbit takes simulation to the cloud

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Elbit takes simulation to the cloud

17th July 2017

Elbit Systems is working on a common Synthetic Natural Environment (SNE) solution that will allow two air training simulators in remote locations to be linked …

Lockheed Martin bags GMLRS Lot 12 contract

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Lockheed Martin bags GMLRS Lot 12 contract

17th July 2017

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $471 million contract by the US Army for Lot 12 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets, …

ASDOT gains pace

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ASDOT gains pace

17th July 2017

The UK’s Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) requirement has been ratcheted up following the declaration that Cobham Special Missions had signed a teaming …

Gibraltar’s anti-ram barriers receive USACE approval

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Gibraltar’s anti-ram barriers receive USACE approval

17th July 2017

Eight new Gibraltar anti-ram barrier systems have been approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Protective Design Center, the company announced on 12 July.The …

Thales sonar for Type 26 frigates

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Thales sonar for Type 26 frigates

17th July 2017

Thales has received a contract from BAE Systems to equip the Royal Navy’s first three Type 26 frigates with its anti-submarine warfare sonar, the company …

Australia shortlists simulation requirement

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Australia shortlists simulation requirement

17th July 2017

Australia has down-selected two consortia to compete for its JP 9711 Core Simulation Capability (CSimC) requirement. CSimC is aimed at upgrading and expanding the Australian …

Fincantieri cuts steel for Italian Navy LHD

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Fincantieri cuts steel for Italian Navy LHD

17th July 2017

Fincantieri has cut first steel for the Italian Navy’s Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) at its Castellammare di Stabia shipyard in Italy, the company announced on 12 …

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Netherlands requests AGM-114R Hellfire missiles

17th July 2017

The US is considering a potential foreign military sale (FMS) of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) to the Netherlands, the Defense …

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Orbital ATK wins follow-on RMTS contract

14th July 2017

Orbital ATK has won a $48 million follow-on rocket motor sustainment contract from the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the company announced on 12 July. Under …

Air Power 2017: USAF relearning peer capabilities

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Air Power 2017: USAF relearning peer capabilities

14th July 2017

The US Air Force is having to relearn capabilities required for operations against peer or near-peer opposition following extended operations over Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. …

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