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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA‑ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS has set a new company record with a flight endurance of more than 48 hours, the company announced on 25 May. …

ISDEF 2017: Respiratory systems on show

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ISDEF 2017: Respiratory systems on show

31st May 2017

Avon Protection has announced that it will showcase its latest respiratory systems at ISDEF 2017 exhibition and conference, running from 6-8 June in Tel Aviv, …

ISDEF 2017: AeroGlow offer HaLO into Israel

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ISDEF 2017: AeroGlow offer HaLO into Israel

31st May 2017

AeroGlow International is going to use the ISDEF 2017 exhibition and conference to launch its range of emergency lighting systems into the Israeli defence and …

ISDEF 2017: Challenges of artillery use

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ISDEF 2017: Challenges of artillery use

31st May 2017

Senior officers of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have moved to address issues of future conflicts involving artillery during mobile ground combat operations. Brig Gen …

ISDEF: IDF looks at future AFV capabilities

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ISDEF: IDF looks at future AFV capabilities

31st May 2017

At a recent ground warfare conference near Jerusalem Brig Gen Baruch Matzliach, head of the Merkava tank directorate at Israel’s Ministry of Defence, provided some …

ISDEF: IDF to receive Skylark 3 tranche

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ISDEF: IDF to receive Skylark 3 tranche

31st May 2017

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing to receive the first tranche of Skylark 3 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in June, service officials have disclosed. …

ISDEF 2017: Sa'ar 6 to get additional C-Dome

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ISDEF 2017: Sa'ar 6 to get additional C-Dome

31st May 2017

The Israel navy is finalising the design of the Sa'ar 6 corvettes being built in Germany to accommodate an additional Iron Dome defence system, according …

EW Europe: Limited EW loads for special forces

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EW Europe: Limited EW loads for special forces

31st May 2017

Special Forces Communicators (SFC) attached to force elements in US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) have shed light on emerging restrictions facing operators conducting electronic warfare …

New French Army rifle deliveries start

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New French Army rifle deliveries start

31st May 2017

The French armament procurement agency, the DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has taken delivery of a first batch of new rifles. The first tranche of …

UDT Europe 2017: 2G Robotics’ solutions for Norway AUVs

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UDT Europe 2017: 2G Robotics’ solutions for Norway AUVs

31st May 2017

2G Robotics has announced that it will supply autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)-based laser scanning, stills imaging and illumination solutions for four Hugin AUVs to be …

Nexter sells NARWHAL to Albania

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Nexter sells NARWHAL to Albania

31st May 2017

French company Nexter has signed a contract with the Albanian Navy to supply it with four NARWHAL 20mm remotely operated turrets, the company announced.   …

UDT Europe 2017: Next-gen submarines on the horizon

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UDT Europe 2017: Next-gen submarines on the horizon

31st May 2017

The German Navy currently operates a fleet of U212A submarines but the service is now looking towards its next-generation of underwater craft. The navy plans …

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