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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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UDT Europe 2017: BMT supports new submarine procurement

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UDT Europe 2017: BMT supports new submarine procurement

2nd June 2017

As Norway looks towards new submarine acquisitions consulting engineer company BMT Defence Services (BMT) has been selected to provide support to the Royal Norwegian Navy …

CANSEC 2017: Hull-crawling ROV inspects the deep

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CANSEC 2017: Hull-crawling ROV inspects the deep

2nd June 2017

With a growing threat to commercial shipping and port security as well as more imaginative smuggling tactics, the need for versatile and easy-to-use hull inspection …

L3 Wescam details new MX orders

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L3 Wescam details new MX orders

2nd June 2017

L3 Wescam has racked up a number of new orders for its MX-series of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems within the Canadian market, the company …

Stinger missiles destroy UAVs

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Stinger missiles destroy UAVs

2nd June 2017

A Stinger anti-air missile has intercepted two small UAVs for the first time, Raytheon announced on 1 June . The recent US Army test, carried out at Elgin …

UDT Europe 2017: ECA wins Asia sub contract

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UDT Europe 2017: ECA wins Asia sub contract

2nd June 2017

ECA Group has received a contract from an undisclosed South East Asian navy to supply static frequency converters for two U209 class submarines, the company …

Airborne pay-as-you-go ISR on offer

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Airborne pay-as-you-go ISR on offer

2nd June 2017

Thales has announced it will integrate its Searchmaster 400 radar on a Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 turboprop as part of a cooperation agreement with Canadian …

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Qinetiq, Rockwell team for GNSS receivers

2nd June 2017

Qinetiq and Rockwell Collins will collaborate on the development of new generation Multi Constellation Open Service (MCOS) and secured Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers, …

Russian Army gets new equipment

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Russian Army gets new equipment

2nd June 2017

Russia’s Southern Military District has received upgraded weapons and vehicles, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 29 May. The delivery includes around 50 pieces of …

Pakistan receiving extra Saab Erieyes

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Pakistan receiving extra Saab Erieyes

2nd June 2017

An undisclosed customer who bought three airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft from Saab is confirmed to be the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Saab made an …

Singapore introduces Spike SR

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Singapore introduces Spike SR

2nd June 2017

The Singapore Army is in the process of introducing Rafael’s Spike Short Range (SR) missile to various infantry units. First unveiled in public at the …

EW Europe: Raytheon Deutschland presents new digital receiver

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EW Europe: Raytheon Deutschland presents new digital receiver

1st June 2017

Raytheon Deutschland is to display its Advanced Radar Detection System (ARDS) at the EW Europe conference in London. The company has developed the new digital …

EW Europe: New counter-UAS tech emerges

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EW Europe: New counter-UAS tech emerges

1st June 2017

ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik, Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a cooperative agreement in the area of counter-UAS capabilities.As rogue UAS continue to …

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