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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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LAAD 2017: Gripen incoming

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LAAD 2017: Gripen incoming

6th April 2017

The first flight of the Brazilian Air Force's new Gripen E fighter will take place in the second quarter of 2017.Mikael Franzen, DG of Gripen …

Electric gun for Phalanx tested

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Electric gun for Phalanx tested

6th April 2017

Raytheon has successfully tested a new electric gun for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, the company announced on 4 April.The weapon upgrade, which is part …

LAAD 2017: Brazil FMS upgrades roll on

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LAAD 2017: Brazil FMS upgrades roll on

6th April 2017

Mistaken reports of the arrival of the first upgraded M109A5+ self-propelled howitzer to the Brazilian Army have been rebuffed by manufacturer BAE Systems.The company has …

LAAD 2017: Leonardo looks to further South American footprint

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LAAD 2017: Leonardo looks to further South American footprint

6th April 2017

Leonardo Helicopters noted that although the market remains slow in South America, the company is confident in its sales growth, pointing to the sale of …

SAS 2017: 3D printing meets swimmer delivery?

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SAS 2017: 3D printing meets swimmer delivery?

6th April 2017

While at first glance, the US Navy's Optionally Manned Technology Demonstrator looks like an elongated Mk VIII SEAL delivery vehicle (SDV), the new tech demonstrator …

OceanServer Technology acquired by L3

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OceanServer Technology acquired by L3

6th April 2017

L3 Technologies has acquired OceanServer Technology, the company announced on 4 April. The business has been renamed as L3 OceanServer and will be integrated into …

SOFINS: ​Airbus DS details A400M milestones

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SOFINS: ​Airbus DS details A400M milestones

6th April 2017

Airbus Defence and Space used the recent SOFINS exhibition to detail the latest achievements of its A400M aircraft and the fact the tactical transporter is …

LAAD 2017: Budget delays projects (video)

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LAAD 2017: Budget delays projects (video)

6th April 2017

Gen Div Guido Amin Naves of the Brazilian Army speaks with Shephard about current programmes and the economic challenges facing future projects.With budget restrictions influencing …

 SAS 2017: USCG envisions UAS blend

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SAS 2017: USCG envisions UAS blend

6th April 2017

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has made no secret of its interest in small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) for shipboard operations aboard its new …

LAAD 2017: Helibras outlines helo upgrade prospects

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LAAD 2017: Helibras outlines helo upgrade prospects

6th April 2017

Brazilian helicopter manufacturer Helibras, based in Itajubá, Brazil, is looking to grow further through additional Panther and Dauphin upgrades.Currently, there are two ongoing contracts at …

Subscale LightningStrike completes flight test

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Subscale LightningStrike completes flight test

6th April 2017

Aurora's XV-24A LightningStrike VTOL XPlane subscale demonstrator has completed its flight test programme at Webster Outlying Field in Southern Maryland in the US, the company …

Korea decisions - shutting down the DPRK's business

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Korea decisions - shutting down the DPRK's business

6th April 2017

With North Korea responding to international sanctions against its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) development programme with smirks, the US administration has a myriad of …

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