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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.

Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

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Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

28th August 2026

New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

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HMS Brocklesby to return to operations early

21st June 2017

The Royal Navy’s mine countermeasure vessel HMS Brocklesby will return to the navy’s surface fleet four months earlier than scheduled following completion of upkeep work …

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Boeing to continue P-8I support

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Boeing has received a three-year contract to continue its support for the Indian Navy's fleet of P-8I maritime patrol aircraft, the company announced on 19 June. …

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Paris Air Show: Eye of the Tiger (video)

21st June 2017

The French Tiger attack helicopter is a prominent addition to this year's Paris Air Show, with models taking part in both the static displays and …

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Nepal orders single CN235

21st June 2017

PT Dirgantara (PTDI), the Indonesian aerospace company, has sold its first transport aircraft to Nepal in a deal for a solitary CN235-220M that was signed …

USCG commissions 22nd FRC

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USCG commissions 22nd FRC

20th June 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has commissioned its 22nd Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Bailey Barco in Juneau, Alaska, the USCG announced on 15 June. The cutter …

Paris Air Show: Up close with the A400M (video)

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Paris Air Show: Up close with the A400M (video)

20th June 2017

At this year's Paris Air Show, the French Air Force is showcasing one of its new A400M tactical transport aircraft, and demonstrating its capability to transport large …

Paris Air Show: Tight timeframe in Heron saga

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Paris Air Show: Tight timeframe in Heron saga

20th June 2017

The unmanned systems arm of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is hopeful that a decision on the proposed lease of Heron TP medium altitude, long endurance …

Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II makes its mark

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As the presence of China’s Wing Loong II UAV at Paris Air Show continues to draw crowds, officials associated with the system were coy in …

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India’s DRDO test-fires Nag ATGM

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India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the Nag anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in the desert ranges of Rajasthan. The test firing, …

Textron to compete for MEUAS III task orders

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Textron to compete for MEUAS III task orders

20th June 2017

Textron Systems has been selected as one of two companies to compete for Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MEUAS) III task orders from the US Special …

Paris Air Show: Thales tests counter-UAS solution

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Paris Air Show: Thales tests counter-UAS solution

20th June 2017

Thales has recently tested its counter-UAS solution and successfully used its jammer to neutralise small unmanned vehicles, the company confirmed during the Paris Air Show. …

Paris 2017: Leonardo plays T-100 US content card

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One of three contenders for the USAF’s Advanced Pilot Training (APT) T-X programme, the Leonardo T-100 will be ‘an aircraft made in the US with …

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