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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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UDT Europe 2017: Legal dilemmas ahead for industry

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UDT Europe 2017: Legal dilemmas ahead for industry

30th May 2017

With the increased use of unmanned vehicles in the maritime environment legal questions can arise in an environment where rules and regulations are not always …

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RAN MASTIS terminals set for upgrade

30th May 2017

BAE Systems Australia has received a four-year contract worth $30 million to upgrade maritime satellite communications terminals for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the company …

Raytheon’s VDS selected for US Navy LCS

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Raytheon’s VDS selected for US Navy LCS

29th May 2017

Raytheon will provide the new Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) for the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class under a $27.9 million contract announced on …

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Boeing wins MOKV contract

29th May 2017

Boeing has been awarded a $58.6 million, 35-month contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to demonstrate its Multi-Object Kill Vehicle (MOKV) technology, the company …

Northrop Grumman demos HAMMR

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Northrop Grumman demos HAMMR

29th May 2017

Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated its Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar (HAMMR) during the US Army’s counter-rocket, artillery and mortar test at Yuma Proving Ground earlier this …

Indonesia inducts BTR-4M… but looking elsewhere

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Indonesia inducts BTR-4M… but looking elsewhere

29th May 2017

Spets Techno Export announced that the Indonesian Marine Corps has officially started using an initial batch of five Ukrainian-built BTR-4M 8x8 APCs that were delivered …

Orbital ATK receives new ammo orders

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Orbital ATK receives new ammo orders

29th May 2017

Orbital ATK has received orders worth $76 million from the US Army to manufacture and deliver .50 calibre ammunition, the company announced on 24 May. …

Colombian Army activates new Special Forces Battalion

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Colombian Army activates new Special Forces Battalion

29th May 2017

The Colombian Army activated the Urban Special Forces (SF) Battalion N°7 in Medellin, Department of Antioquia, on May 17, in an effort to counter organised …

New gear for Singapore special forces

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New gear for Singapore special forces

29th May 2017

The Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) of the Singapore Armed Forces has inducted a series of new personal equipment and firearms. A notable additional is …

HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters reduced order book

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HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters reduced order book

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Last year has proven to be a difficult year for Russian Helicopters’ business. The state-controlled umbrella holding company which controls Russia’s two design bureaus – …

ViaSat terminals selected for Harrier

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ViaSat terminals selected for Harrier

26th May 2017

ViaSat has received a contract worth $20 million from Boeing to deliver its KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminals (STT) for integration onto the AV-8B Harrier attack …

UDT Europe: Prevco showcases new switch

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UDT Europe: Prevco showcases new switch

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Prevco Subsea has developed a new diver/surface operated subsea electrical switch which the company will be exhibiting at UDT Europe. The switch comes with many …

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