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Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

9th November 2026

New interceptors and launchers could help navies preserve missile stocks during prolonged escort operations. Yet lower engagement costs will only improve merchant protection if the weapons are available where ships need defending.

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Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

9th November 2026

Western armies continue to test uncrewed ground vehicles, but wider procurement will depend on turning ambitions for autonomy into defined operational roles and funded requirements.

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RAAF upgraded Hawks begin training

7th July 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has commenced flights on the upgraded Hawk Advanced Jet Traineraircraft, with the Initial Operating Capability for the Lead-In Fighter …

Australia to upgrade E-7A Wedgetail

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Australia to upgrade E-7A Wedgetail

7th July 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF's) E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control capability is set for an upgrade, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) …

HII looks toward LPD 29

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HII looks toward LPD 29

6th July 2017

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has received a $218 million contract from the US Navy for material and advance construction activities for landing platform dock LPD 29. The funds …

Denel's Africa Truck in capability demo

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Denel's Africa Truck in capability demo

6th July 2017

Denel's Africa Truck demonstrator vehicle participated in the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) recent air power capability demonstration, the first time ever that the truck …

NS Mayport to get Triton FOB hangar

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NS Mayport to get Triton FOB hangar

6th July 2017

Hensel Phelps Construction will construct a new Triton Forward Operating Base Hangar at US Naval Station (NS) Mayport, Florida, under a $36 million contract from …

Poland receives first Rak mortar systems

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Poland receives first Rak mortar systems

6th July 2017

The Polish Army has formally accepted the first batch of eight 120 mm self-propelled mortar Rak systems and four command post vehicles (AWD). Delivery of …

Russia to supply Syria with patrol boats

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Russia to supply Syria with patrol boats

6th July 2017

Russia will supply up to patrol vessels and associated equipment to the Syrian coast guard to assist in its efforts to secure the country’s ports …

Qinetiq to upgrade UK MoD Hebrides radars

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Qinetiq to upgrade UK MoD Hebrides radars

6th July 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Qinetiq have announced a joint invest of £16.8m for two new BAE Systems tracking radars at MoD Hebrides, Qinetiq announced …

Analysis: Piracy in the Indian Ocean

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Analysis: Piracy in the Indian Ocean

6th July 2017

Following the hijacking of the Aris 13 in March, the first merchant vessel to be taken by pirates operating from Somalia since May 2012, at …

ECA to develop industrial UGV

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ECA to develop industrial UGV

6th July 2017

ECA Group has been selected by Rio Tinto Aluminium (RTA) to develop an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for industrial heavy load transportation. To be called MAX …

Russia's Central MD gets new radar stations

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Russia's Central MD gets new radar stations

6th July 2017

The 14th Air Force and Air Defence army of Russia’s Central Military District has received new Nebo-U and Nebo-M radar stations, the Russian Ministry of Defence …

IDE’s WiSPR system for Boxer

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IDE’s WiSPR system for Boxer

6th July 2017

Intracom Defense Electronics has signed a $1.36 million contract with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles to supply WiSPR intercommunications systems for the Boxer infantry fighting vehicle, …

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