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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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10th May 2017

Following on from last year's selection of CAE by the UAE armed forces to build a naval training centre, helicopter simulators and the establishment of …

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10th May 2017

Elbit Systems has received a contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to provide satellite-on-the-move (SOTM) systems for use by the Israeli Defense Forces, the …

ITEC 2017: USAF graduates first enlisted RPA crew

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ITEC 2017: USAF graduates first enlisted RPA crew

10th May 2017

The whole question of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) has raised heated debate about who should fly them; officer pilots or non-commissioned officer non-pilots. Due to …

AUVSI 2017: CICADAs swarming in (video)

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AUVSI 2017: CICADAs swarming in (video)

10th May 2017

The US Naval Research Laboratory has spent the best part of a decade developing its Close-In Covert Autonomous Disposable Aircraft (CICADA) and is now presenting …

IDEF 2017: MKEK continues small arms upgrade

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IDEF 2017: MKEK continues small arms upgrade

10th May 2017

Turkey's state-run arms manufacturer MKEK has used this year's IDEF in Turkey to display its portfolio of assault rifles and sniper rifles, several of which …

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10th May 2017

The two-man turret variant of the Teber turret is being displayed for the first time at IDEF 2017.It shows the industrial advance of Turkey that …

ISDEF 2017: Pharad seeks growth beyond special operations

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ISDEF 2017: Pharad seeks growth beyond special operations

10th May 2017

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AUVSI 2017: Liquid Robotics pursues non-AIS avoidance capability

9th May 2017

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AUVSI 2017: Intel autonomy front and centre

9th May 2017

Greater platform autonomy and data capability will be the next step change for unmanned systems, while in the next four to five years autonomous ground …

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AUVSI 2017: Snipe on target for US military (video)

9th May 2017

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IDEF 2017: Turkey eyes truck-mounted 155mm guns

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IDEF 2017: Turkey eyes truck-mounted 155mm guns

9th May 2017

The Turkish Army's impending requirement for more self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) is evident at this year's IDEF exhibition, with two truck-mounted 155mm guns on display to …

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