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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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Work on HMS Spey begins

25th April 2017

Work has begun on the the future HMS Spey at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard on the Clyde in Scotland, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced …

Asian spending exceeds global average

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Asian spending exceeds global average

25th April 2017

Defence spending in Asia and Oceania has risen considerably last year according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).In fact in …

MBDA awarded £539 million missile contracts

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MBDA awarded £539 million missile contracts

25th April 2017

MBDA has been awarded contracts worth a combined £539 million for new missile systems for the UK armed forces, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) …

HMAS Sydney taking shape

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HMAS Sydney taking shape

25th April 2017

The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) third Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) is taking shape, with the vessel's Aegis block now consolidated, the RAN announced on 23 …

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India, Korea sign MoU on shipbuilding

25th April 2017

The governments of India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and strengthen defence industry co-operation in …

RAN receives Cape class patrol boat

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RAN receives Cape class patrol boat

25th April 2017

Austal has delivered the first of two Cape class patrol boats to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from its shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia, the …

NASC, UAVT plan joint flight demonstration

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NASC, UAVT plan joint flight demonstration

24th April 2017

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) and UAV Turbines (UAVT) will carry out a joint flight demonstration of NASC's TigerShark UAS powered by a UAVT micro-turboprop …

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USCG receives 23rd FRC

24th April 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has accepted delivery of its 23rd Sentinel class Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Benjamin Dailey, the agency announced on 20 April.The …

SES unveils new Rapid Response Vehicle

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SES unveils new Rapid Response Vehicle

24th April 2017

SES has introduced a new Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV), enabled with satellite communications (SATCOM) to provide high-speed connectivity and global communications services for humanitarian and …

South Korea unveils artillery locating radar

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South Korea unveils artillery locating radar

24th April 2017

South Korea, facing a formidable artillery and rocket threat from the other side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), has developed a new indigenous artillery locating …

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Cubic to upgrade Canada’s DCN, EXCON

24th April 2017

Cubic Global Defense has received a contract worth CAD$6 million from the Canadian government to upgrade the army's Data Communications Network (DCN) and Exercise Control …

Comtech to continue BFT-1 sustainment

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Comtech to continue BFT-1 sustainment

24th April 2017

Comtech Telecommunication's subsidiary Comtech Mobile Datacom has received a contract to continue to provide sustainment support for the US Army's Project Manager Mission Command - …

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