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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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EAATTC 17-3 begins in Zaragoza, Spain

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EAATTC 17-3 begins in Zaragoza, Spain

5th June 2017

The third European Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Course for 2017 (EAATTC 17-3) has begun in Zaragoza, Spain, the European Defence Agency (EDA) announced on 30 …

Brazil receives initial modernised AAVs

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Brazil receives initial modernised AAVs

5th June 2017

The first two modernised AAV7A1 tracked amphibious armoured assault vehicles for the Brazilian Navy Marine Corps arrived at the port of Santos in State of São …

ISDEF 2017: Thermal optics to be hot topic

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ISDEF 2017: Thermal optics to be hot topic

4th June 2017

Opgal Optronic Industries, manufacturer of thermal imaging systems, will unveil its new Sii HB 100 long-range handheld thermal binocular at ISDEF 2017 in Tel Aviv, …

Analysis: Mattis confirms new stability policy initiative

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Analysis: Mattis confirms new stability policy initiative

3rd June 2017

US Defense Secretary James Mattis has confirmed plans the US will implement the Asia Pacific Stability Initiative (APSI), now in the development stages in the …

EW Europe: What to expect (video)

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EW Europe: What to expect (video)

2nd June 2017

Grant Turnbull sits down with Digital Battlespace editor Tim Fish to discuss some of the key trends that are likely to be discussed at the …

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ISDEF 2017: IMI Systems secures WAVE 350 orders

2nd June 2017

IMI Systems has won contracts from two undisclosed navies in the Far East for the supply of its WAVE 350 Naval Remote Controlled Weapon Stations …

HH-60W reaches Air Vehicle CDR

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HH-60W reaches Air Vehicle CDR

2nd June 2017

The US Air Force’s (USAF) Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) programme recently achieved the Air Vehicle critical design review (CDR), preparing the programme to proceed to assembly, test …

US Navy unveils new flying metal detector

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US Navy unveils new flying metal detector

2nd June 2017

A new unmanned mine detection system has been unveiled by the US Navy at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The Mine Warfare Rapid Assessment Capability …

Leonardo, IMP re-forms Team Cormorant

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Leonardo, IMP re-forms Team Cormorant

2nd June 2017

Leonardo Helicopters and IMP Aerospace and Defence have re-established ‘Team Cormorant’ to target the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF's) upcoming CH-149 and AW101-519 modernisation and conversion …

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GE Marine completes fire testing on LM2500

2nd June 2017

GE’s Marine Solutions has successfully completed fire testing on its new composite LM2500 marine enclosure as part of the Module Modernisation Program (MMP), the company …

CANSEC 2017: Canada severs talks with Boeing

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CANSEC 2017: Canada severs talks with Boeing

2nd June 2017

CANSEC 2017 opened in dramatic style on Tuesday as an ongoing dispute between the Canadian government and Boeing boiled over. Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan …

ISDEF 2017: Advanced Detection showcases LowCam UVIS

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ISDEF 2017: Advanced Detection showcases LowCam UVIS

2nd June 2017

Advanced Detection Technology will showcase its newest and most portable LowCam Under Vehicle Inspection System (UVIS) at ISDEF, taking place from 6-8 June in Tel …

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