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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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Saudi Arabia unveils first indigenous armed drone ‘Saqr 1’

12th May 2017

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has unveiled a new strategic drone programme called Saqr 1 in Riyadh according to a Saudi Press …

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Indonesia buys Korea's MILES training system

12th May 2017

Korea's MILES training system has been selected the Indonesian special forces, in the system's first international export contract, the Korean Ministry of National Defence announced …

AUVSI 2017: Swift Navigation, Carnegie Robotics reveal Duro

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AUVSI 2017: Swift Navigation, Carnegie Robotics reveal Duro

11th May 2017

San Francisco-based startup company Swift Navigation, who partnered with Carnegie Robotics, unveiled their Duro GNSS receiver at AUVSI's Xponential. Duro has been described as a …

AUVSI 2017: Commercial versus military (video)

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AUVSI 2017: Commercial versus military (video)

11th May 2017

While the commercial market dominates AUVSI Xponential this year in Dallas, there has been the unveiling and promotion of some military platforms, including the Snipe …

AUVSI 2017: Future proofing Global Hawk (video)

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AUVSI 2017: Future proofing Global Hawk (video)

11th May 2017

The manufacturer of the RQ-4B Global Hawk, Northrop Grumman, is looking to prepare the UAV for future missions by testing and fitting a new sensor …

AUVSI 2017: Navy borrows SOF technology model

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AUVSI 2017: Navy borrows SOF technology model

11th May 2017

The US Navy is borrowing a page from the accelerated technology acquisition model utilised by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) through the establishment of …

IDEF 2017: MiLGEM corvettes for Pakistan

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IDEF 2017: MiLGEM corvettes for Pakistan

11th May 2017

Turkey is likely to seal an export contract for four National Ship (MiLGEM) corvettes to Pakistan.An agreement was signed at IDEF on 10 May between …

IDEF 2017: Turkey frigate radar prepares for live-fire

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IDEF 2017: Turkey frigate radar prepares for live-fire

11th May 2017

Turkey's indigenously-designed ÇAFRAD multi-function phased array radar, which will be integrated on the navy's upcoming TF-2000 anti-air warfare frigate, will go through live fire trials …

IDEF2017: STM offers new frigate

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IDEF2017: STM offers new frigate

11th May 2017

Turkish shipbuilder STM has unveiled its TF4500 design for the first time at IDEF 2017.A model on the company stand shows a 4,500t air defence …

AUVSI 2017: Exploring the polar bare necessities (video)

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AUVSI 2017: Exploring the polar bare necessities (video)

11th May 2017

Northrop Grumman, known for its large military UAVs, has developed a UAV in conjuction with the San Diego Zoo to monitor Polar Bears in the …

USCG first ScanEagle deployment a success

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USCG first ScanEagle deployment a success

11th May 2017

The US Coast Guard has completed its first full deployment with the ScanEagle UAS, Insitu announced on 8 May.The UAS was embarked aboard the coast …

AUVSI 2017: Air Force unveils cross-domain UAS community

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AUVSI 2017: Air Force unveils cross-domain UAS community

11th May 2017

As part of its search for synergies across the broad UAS user community the US Air Force is attempting to establish a broad 'community of …

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