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UK SMEs remain vulnerable in effort to help build sovereign capabilities, JCNSS report warns

3rd April 2026

The report comes as heads of industry bodies warn that the delayed defence spending plan has left smaller and medium sized businesses in stasis, unable to plan or seek out further investment.

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March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

2nd April 2026

The attack by the US and Israel on Iran which began at the end of February presented a Ukraine-like scenario of drone-led warfare – in fact the same drone type in the Shahed – and the problem of how to counter them.

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​SOFINS: Anti-UAV rifle targets the drones

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​SOFINS: Anti-UAV rifle targets the drones

3rd April 2017

Monaco-based company MC-CLIC presented its anti-UAV rifle at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux, which was developed to meet a requirement from the government of the …

Estonia calls for NATO air defence deployment

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Estonia calls for NATO air defence deployment

3rd April 2017

Estonia has said it would welcome the deployment of advanced NATO air defence assets within its territory, including long-range Patriot missile systems from the US, …

HAL receives Dhruv order, increases sales

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HAL receives Dhruv order, increases sales

3rd April 2017

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in receipt of an order for 32 Dhruv Mk III helicopters, according to a contract signed on 30 March, buoying …

Thailand to buy VN1 from China

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Thailand to buy VN1 from China

3rd April 2017

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) selected the Chinese-built VN1 8x8 as its newest IFV, after visiting its production facilities and testing the VN1 against the …

SAS 2017: Textron highlights USV expansion

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SAS 2017: Textron highlights USV expansion

2nd April 2017

Textron Systems has highlighted the expansion of US Navy interest and applications for its fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space …

​SOFINS: French Navy SF showcases commando craft

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​SOFINS: French Navy SF showcases commando craft

2nd April 2017

The French Navy Special Forces (SF) displayed its Embarked Commando Craft for Multiple Uses (ECUME) rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) at the SOFINS exhibition.Developed by Zodiac …

​SOFINS: Counter terror UAVs on display

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​SOFINS: Counter terror UAVs on display

2nd April 2017

French company CM Drones showcased two specialist UAVs designed specifically for counter-terror operations at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux from 28-30 March.The company promoted its …

Leonardo plans T-100 production centre in Alabama

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Leonardo plans T-100 production centre in Alabama

31st March 2017

Leonardo DRS will produce the T-100 jet trainer at a new aircraft manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, Alabama, if it is successful in its bid for …

Astro to deliver L-band mesh reflectors

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Astro to deliver L-band mesh reflectors

31st March 2017

Airbus Defence and Space has selected Northrop Grumman company Astro Aerospace to provide L-band mesh reflectors for two Inmarsat 6 satellites, the company announced on …

Neva Aerospace introduces Vlinder concept

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Neva Aerospace introduces Vlinder concept

31st March 2017

Neva Aerospace has introduced a new heavy-duty aerial robotic platform (ARP) concept called Vlinder.The company is developing the technology to meet the needs of industrial …

Simulator preps for F-35-QEC operations

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Simulator preps for F-35-QEC operations

31st March 2017

BAE Systems' flight engineering simulator is set to begin training for F-35 Lightning II pilots preparing for flight trials on the UK's incoming Queen Elizabeth …

SOFINS: French company pitches UAV hive concept

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SOFINS: French company pitches UAV hive concept

31st March 2017

French start-up company Drone Hive is showcasing a new concept for unmanned air vehicles (UAV) operations at the SOFINS exhibition.As one of the company's executives …

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