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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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ITEC 2017: Rockwell rolls out Coalescence (video)

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ITEC 2017: Rockwell rolls out Coalescence (video)

17th May 2017

Rockwell Collins demonstrated its Coalescence mixed-reality solution at ITEC in Rotterdam after initially launching the product in 2016.  The company is focusing on the role-playing market …

Kraken receives funding for ThunderFish

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Kraken receives funding for ThunderFish

17th May 2017

Kraken Sonar Systems has received a funding from the Research and Development Corporation (RDC) of Newfoundland and Labrador to support development of its ThunderFish autonomous underwater …

SOFIC 2017: SOF prepares for DroneWERX

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SOFIC 2017: SOF prepares for DroneWERX

17th May 2017

US Special Operations Command hopes to expand on the success of its SOFWERX ecosystem in a collaborative effort focused on commercially available remote control technologies.According …

SOFIC 2017: LMT aims for sharpshooter growth (video)

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SOFIC 2017: LMT aims for sharpshooter growth (video)

17th May 2017

Assault rifle manufacturer Lewis Machine & Tool is displaying its Sharpshooter rifle at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. The 7.62mm weapon is in …

ITEC 2017: SEA enhances navy simulator (video)

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ITEC 2017: SEA enhances navy simulator (video)

17th May 2017

SEA's flight deck officer training capability is currently being used by the UK Royal Navy, and at ITEC the company is demonstrating further enhancements to …

SOFIC 2017: Textron details gun development progress

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SOFIC 2017: Textron details gun development progress

17th May 2017

Textron Systems has detailed progress in its work to mature its lightweight Cased-Telescoped (CT) machine guns, the company announced on 15 May. The 15lb 7.62mm CT …

SOFIC 2017: Aurora touts armed XV-24A (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Aurora touts armed XV-24A (video)

17th May 2017

Aurora Flight Sciences is showcasing the potential roles of its XV-24A 'LightningStrike' VTOL unmanned aerial system at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. Currently …

IMDEX Asia: A26 sub goes vertical

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IMDEX Asia: A26 sub goes vertical

17th May 2017

Sweden’s Saab is displaying a model of its A26 conventional submarine (SSK) fitted with vertical launch missile tubes at IMDEX Asia. This version of the …

ITEC 2017: New motion reality from Brunner (video)

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ITEC 2017: New motion reality from Brunner (video)

17th May 2017

Swiss company Brunner is demonstrating its new virtual reality solution, the VR-Motion 200, for the first time at ITEC in Rotterdam.  Shephard spoke with Mario …

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Orbital ATK receives training ammo orders

17th May 2017

Orbital ATK has received contracts worth $53 million from the US Army to manufacture and deliver large calibre training ammunition, the company announced on 15 …

ITEC 2017: Saab launches BattleTek 5 (video)

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ITEC 2017: Saab launches BattleTek 5 (video)

17th May 2017

Saab has used ITEC 2017 to launch its BattleTek 5 constructive simulation system. Developed by Saab Grintek in South Africa, the product is designed to …

SOFIC 2017: Quadcopters and air superiority

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SOFIC 2017: Quadcopters and air superiority

17th May 2017

Commercially available small quadcopter technologies, combined with adaptive enemy tactics, techniques and procedures, are prompting new definitions of ‘air superiority.’The situation was highlighted at this …

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