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UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

24th July 2026

The US Army's market survey into available 81mm and 120mm mobile mortar systems was launched only a few days after the UK suspended Project Stokes, an almost identical plan, “pending future decisions on prioritisation, resourcing and funding”.

FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

24th July 2026

Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

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RFP released for COBRA DANE radar support

18th May 2017

The US Air Force is seeking a contractor for sustainment of the COBRA DANE radar system at Shemya, Alaska, with a request for proposal released for …

SOFIC 2017: Ballooning market for ISR aerostats (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Ballooning market for ISR aerostats (video)

18th May 2017

Florida-based company Drone Aviation is showcasing its range of tethered drones and balloons at this year's SOFIC in Tampa, Florida. Speaking to Shephard, Art Hughes explains a …

AAR to supply KC-46 palletised seating

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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