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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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AAR to supply KC-46 palletised seating

18th May 2017

AAR Mobility Systems will provide palletised seating systems for the US Air Force's (USAF's) KC-46 aircraft under a $5 million contract announced on 15 May.The palletised seating accommodates …

SOFIC 2017: Textron tests Fury against moving targets (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Textron tests Fury against moving targets (video)

18th May 2017

Textron Systems has successfully tested the Fury lightweight precision-guided glide munition against moving targets at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, marking the completion of the …

Lord placing bets on future

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Lord placing bets on future

18th May 2017

Lord Corporation is a key contributor to the next-generation of rotorcraft through its participation in the build of both the Boeing-Sikorsky SB>1 Defiant and Bell …

SOFIC 2017: SOF Calls for Immersive Sub Trainer

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SOFIC 2017: SOF Calls for Immersive Sub Trainer

18th May 2017

Naval representatives assigned to US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) have identified a need for a new immersive environment for use with the new Dry Combat …

SOFIC 2017: Meeting the SOF comms need (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Meeting the SOF comms need (video)

18th May 2017

Communications specialists Harris is displaying a wide-range of communications and soldier systems solutions at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. Shephard spoke to Dennis Moran …

ITEC 2017: Festo Didactic delivers to Royal Navy

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ITEC 2017: Festo Didactic delivers to Royal Navy

18th May 2017

There has been much debate of recent years about the use of virtual versus live training. Observers tend to relate this to flight simulation but …

Boeing promotes more striking Eagle

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Boeing promotes more striking Eagle

18th May 2017

Boeing believes it has prospects and contracts for its F-15 Strike Eagle aircraft up until at least 2019 and likely beyond 2022. The company has …

ITEC 2017: That's a wrap from Rotterdam (video)

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ITEC 2017: That's a wrap from Rotterdam (video)

18th May 2017

This year's ITEC 2017 saw new products unveiled, an emphasis on the virtual environment and solutions to problems with big data.  Trevor Nash, editor of Military …

IMDEX Asia: iXblue offers autonomous navigation capabilities

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IMDEX Asia: iXblue offers autonomous navigation capabilities

18th May 2017

France-based iXBlue promoted its Marins series of naval inertial navigation systems at IMDEX Asia. Guillaume Dandrieux, naval business development manager, highlighted the company’s M7 as its …

ITEC 2017: QuantaDyn merges new technologies

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ITEC 2017: QuantaDyn merges new technologies

18th May 2017

US company QuantaDyn, specialists in the provision of Joint Terminal Attack Controller training systems, has been exhibiting at ITEC 2017 in Rotterdam and has brought …

IMDEX Asia: Is As-Pac ready for a sub accident?

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IMDEX Asia: Is As-Pac ready for a sub accident?

18th May 2017

Asia-Pacific is experiencing a surge in both submarine acquisitions and an interest by navies in gaining such a capability for the first time. Examples of …

HMS Mersey gets Pacific 24 RIBs

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HMS Mersey gets Pacific 24 RIBs

18th May 2017

The Royal Navy’s HMS Mersey patrol ship has received two new Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), the navy announced on 16 May.The new 25.5ft …

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