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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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Companies submit bids for Polish helo tender

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Companies submit bids for Polish helo tender

29th March 2017

Initial bids for Poland's anti-submarine and special forces helicopter tender have been submitted, Poland's Armament Inspectorate has announced.The requirement for a total of 16 helicopters …

Esterline visual systems for Typhoon trainers

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Esterline visual systems for Typhoon trainers

29th March 2017

BAE Systems has awarded a contract to Esterline to deliver two visual systems to the Eurofighter Typhoon simulator facilities at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth in …

SOFINS: ​Airvada unveils inflatable UAVs

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SOFINS: ​Airvada unveils inflatable UAVs

29th March 2017

French start-up company Airvada is presenting its range of innovative DIODON inflatable unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) at SOFINS, near Bordeaux.The idea which led to the …

​SOFINS: Nexter unveils new ARX 25 turret variant

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​SOFINS: Nexter unveils new ARX 25 turret variant

29th March 2017

French equipment manufacturer Nexter is showcasing the concept for its new ARX 25 'Low Profile' turret designed specifically for special forces (SF) use at the …

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Honeywell wins ESPC contract from USAF

29th March 2017

The US Air Force (UASF) has awarded Honeywell a $243 million facility modernisation project at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, the company announced …

Sky-Futures, Bristow look to un/manned future

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Sky-Futures, Bristow look to un/manned future

29th March 2017

Sky-Futures and Bristow Group have carried out interoperability testing with a helicopter and UAS, Sky-Futures announced on 27 March.The work is being carried out as …

Belarus upgrades armour

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Belarus upgrades armour

29th March 2017

The Belarus military has given the go-ahead for two programmes to upgrade the Land Forces armour inventory. It will be undertaken by domestic companies, which …

FC/ASW concept phase programme launched

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FC/ASW concept phase programme launched

29th March 2017

The French DGA and UK Ministry of Defence have launched the joint concept phase of the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme with MBDA, with an …

​SOFINS: Airbus DS to deliver armed C295

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​SOFINS: Airbus DS to deliver armed C295

29th March 2017

Airbus DS has revealed its latest plan for the fitting of weaponry to its C295 transport aircraft, which will turn the aircraft into a fire …

Brazil approves Cacador UAV

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Brazil approves Cacador UAV

29th March 2017

Following a flight test campaign, Avionics Services' Caçador UAV has received approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Defence as a strategic defence product, the company …

​SOFINS: French SF showcase new tactical vehicle

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​SOFINS: French SF showcase new tactical vehicle

29th March 2017

The French Military's Special Operations Command (COS) is showcasing its new Special Forces Heavy Weight (PLFS) tactical vehicle at SOFINS, in Souge.The new vehicle was …

Saudi factory to churn out Chinese UCAVs

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Saudi factory to churn out Chinese UCAVs

29th March 2017

When Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud visited China in mid-March, one of the many deals that he signed was to set up a factory …

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