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Hanwha Ocean and TKMS are firming up their Canadian next-gen submarine proposals

26th March 2026

CPSP competitors are proposing platforms fitted with advanced, next-generation capabilities to be built and sustained in cooperation with the Canadian industry.

US Army moves towards calls for bids for medium UGV as competitors warm up

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US Army moves towards calls for bids for medium UGV as competitors warm up

26th March 2026

The US Army’s Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-METT) programme is planned to provide a platform between Increment II of Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport and the Palletized Load System.

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Austria opts for Acehawk avionics

8th June 2017

Global Aviation Solutions (GAS) announced on 1 June that it will provide its Acehawk avionics systems for nine Austrian S-70A-42 Black Hawk helicopters. The contract, which …

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Saudi Arabia seeks training FMS

8th June 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential blanket training foreign military sale to the government of Saudi Arabia, the Defense Security …

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EW Europe: Direction finding gets flexible

8th June 2017

A new direction finding system with increased levels of performance has been launched by National Instruments. The company has recently launched its USRP  2945 software …

Analysis: Can the Piranha devour the APC competition?

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Analysis: Can the Piranha devour the APC competition?

8th June 2017

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is hoping for increased sales of their latest 8x8 Piranha 5 armoured personnel carrier (APC) following the handing over …

Canada boosts defence spending by 70%

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Canada boosts defence spending by 70%

8th June 2017

The Liberal government in Canada is planning a 70% increase in defence spending under the long-awaited defence policy review (DPR) finally laid out on 7 …

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 …

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