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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.

Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

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Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

28th August 2026

New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

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12th May 2017

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced on 10 May the successful test firing of hypersonic projectiles from the 3MJ Blitzer railgun system.During multiple firings form …

US PACOM Global Hawks move to Yokota

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US PACOM Global Hawks move to Yokota

12th May 2017

Five US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS have been temporarily deployed to Yokota Air Base in Japan, from where they will support US intelligence …

SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks next-gen sniper sight

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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks next-gen sniper sight

12th May 2017

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking a next-generation sniper rifle sight capable of supporting long range engagements out to 1,600m in range, service officials …

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​Saab presents mockup of new mobile RBS 70 NG air defence launcher

12th May 2017

Saab Dynamics has unveiled a full scale mockup of its RBS 70 NG (New Generation) RWS short range air defence (SHORAD) missile launcher at its …

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Elbit Systems awarded Brazil C4ISR contract

12th May 2017

Elbit Systems will supply advanced C4ISR, electronic warfare (EW), radio and communication systems to the Brazilian Marine Corps under a $40 million contract announced on …

IMDEX Asia: Saab looks to Asia-Pacific market for Swordfish

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IMDEX Asia: Saab looks to Asia-Pacific market for Swordfish

12th May 2017

Saab, which has been attempting to bait several Asia-Pacific air forces with its Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft, has sharpened its offering.One improvement confirmed by the …

IMDEX Asia: Security at India’s minor ports shockingly low

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IMDEX Asia: Security at India’s minor ports shockingly low

12th May 2017

India's porous 7,500km coastline is dotted with fishing harbours, and because these are often adjacent to major ports, an incident could have severe security ramifications. …

IMDEX Asia: Philippines receives second LPD

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IMDEX Asia: Philippines receives second LPD

12th May 2017

The Philippine Navy (PN) held a welcome ceremony for the second of its two Strategic Sealift Vessels (SSV) on 10 May. However, the commissioning of …

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IMDEX Asia: JS Kaga commissioned into JSMDF

12th May 2017

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the second Izumo-class helicopter-carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184).The warship was commissioned at the Japan Marine United Corporation …

​IMDEX Asia: Turkey boosts Asia naval presence

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​IMDEX Asia: Turkey boosts Asia naval presence

12th May 2017

Turkish manufacturer Aselsan is hoping for additional sales of its naval weapon systems in the Asia Pacific region, after its recent success selling products to …

IMDEX Asia: Controp releases iSea-20HD camera payload

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IMDEX Asia: Controp releases iSea-20HD camera payload

12th May 2017

Controp Precision Technologies has announced the release of the new iSea-20HD, a HD EO/IR camera payload for small boats.The iSea-20HD completes CONTROP's iSea family of …

IMDEX Asia: Rolls-Royce and Garden Reach agree MTU engine assembly

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IMDEX Asia: Rolls-Royce and Garden Reach agree MTU engine assembly

12th May 2017

Rolls-Royce and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) announced on 5 May an agreement on the final assembly of MTU series 4000 engines in India.The …

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