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UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

24th July 2026

The US Army's market survey into available 81mm and 120mm mobile mortar systems was launched only a few days after the UK suspended Project Stokes, an almost identical plan, “pending future decisions on prioritisation, resourcing and funding”.

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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

24th July 2026

Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

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AUVSI 2017: FAA evaluates UAS detection systems

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AUVSI 2017: FAA evaluates UAS detection systems

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its partners are continuing to conduct detection research into UAS with a number of recent evaluations of detection systems …

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Challenges to UK equipment plan

3rd May 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence's equipment plan is at risk of becoming unaffordable according to the Public Accounts Committee.The report released by the PAC on …

ADF selects gas-detection system

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ADF selects gas-detection system

3rd May 2017

The Australian Defence Force has selected Bertin Technologies' Second Sight MS chemical threat standoff detector for the Australian Army, the company announced on 27 April.The …

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Australia tackling the improvised threat

3rd May 2017

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced a $10 million investment programme inviting researchers to develop innovative solutions to defeat improvised threats.The availability of …

New Zealand requests P-8A aircraft

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New Zealand requests P-8A aircraft

3rd May 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential $1.46 billion foreign military sale to New Zealand for P-8A patrol aircraft and associated …

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TACMS in new test flight

2nd May 2017

The modernized Tactical Missile System (TACMS) has completed a new test firing at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Lockheed Martin announced on 27 April.This …

CAE aims for fixed wing training growth

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CAE aims for fixed wing training growth

2nd May 2017

Building on the success of its new Army fixed wing training program, CAE USA is looking for new opportunities and synergies at its facility in …

German battle managers line up

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German battle managers line up

2nd May 2017

The German Army's next-generation communications and battle management system (BMS) solutions must be capable of providing the armed forces with IP-based and continuous information, a …

French Scorpion gets moving

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French Scorpion gets moving

2nd May 2017

The French arms procurement agency, the DGA, has awarded a contract for its first installment of vehicles under the Scorpion programme. A temporary business group …

Updated M2A1 to increase lethality, survivability

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Updated M2A1 to increase lethality, survivability

2nd May 2017

The US Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has detailed how the updated M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun will increase marines' survivability and lethality on the battlefield.The …

US Navy’s EASR completes PDR

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US Navy’s EASR completes PDR

2nd May 2017

The Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) under development for the US Navy's aircraft carriers and amphibious warfare ships has completed its preliminary design review (PDR), …

US Navy works on P-8A aerial refuelling

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US Navy works on P-8A aerial refuelling

2nd May 2017

The US Air Force (USAF) has carried out the first operational aerial refuelling of the navy's P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft with its KC-135 tanker.Establishing …

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