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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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Nepal orders single CN235

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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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Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II makes its mark

20th June 2017

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

20th June 2017

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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Paris 2017: Leonardo plays T-100 US content card

20th June 2017

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 …

Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace

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Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace

20th June 2017

Leonardo is aiming to get ahead of anticipated regulations on the use of UAVs in civil airspace as its lines up its Falco UAV and …

Australia to improve space-based ISR capabilities

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Australia to improve space-based ISR capabilities

20th June 2017

The Australian government is investing A$500 million ($380.78 million) to improve the country’s space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, the Department of Defence announced …

Paris Air Show: New target drone on target

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Paris Air Show: New target drone on target

20th June 2017

Leonardo has introduced its new Mirach 40 (M-40) aerial target system to the market at the Paris Air Show 2017. The company is looking to …

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