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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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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 …

SOFINS: New marine assault suit makes a splash

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SOFINS: New marine assault suit makes a splash

31st March 2017

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded Mustang Survival a $7 million contract for its Maritime Assault Suit System (MASS) programme, service officials have …

Helisota, Cobham enter partnership

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Helisota, Cobham enter partnership

31st March 2017

Helisota has signed a partnership deal with UK-based Cobham Helicopter Academy to develop and provide joint training programmes for helicopter maintenance personnel and other specialists, …

Elbit wins Asia-Pacific ISTAR contract

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Elbit wins Asia-Pacific ISTAR contract

31st March 2017

Elbit Systems will supply its Condor 2 electro-optic (EO) airborne system to an unnamed customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The company announced the four-year $82 …

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Rheinmetall gets mine clearing system order

31st March 2017

Rheinmetall Denel Munition has announced several contracts from an unnamed international customer for mine clearing equipment and ammunition. The contracts are estimated to value more …

Australia releases frigate RfT

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Australia releases frigate RfT

31st March 2017

Australia released its awaited RfT for nine Future Frigates on the last day of March, a competition that will be worth $26.8 billion for one …

Interview: Pentagon revamps USSOCOM support

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Interview: Pentagon revamps USSOCOM support

30th March 2017

Tom Palmer, liaison officer in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), speaks exclusively to Shephard about the agency's role in providing support to the special operations …

​Opgal unveils new image processor

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​Opgal unveils new image processor

30th March 2017

Opgal Optronic Industries has introduced a new image processor designed to significantly improve the clarity of thermal images, the company announced on 29 March.Opgal Eye-Q …

Rolls-Royce, TCOMS sign MoU

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Rolls-Royce, TCOMS sign MoU

30th March 2017

Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS), as part of its work to develop smart …

SOFINS: French GIGN gets new rifle

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SOFINS: French GIGN gets new rifle

30th March 2017

The French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) has ordered a new standard issue weapon.It has selected the Bren 2 assault rifle from Czech company CZ. …

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