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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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20th March 2017

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20th March 2017

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US Army to get 60kW laser

20th March 2017

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Cubic to continue JRTC support

20th March 2017

Cubic Global Defense (CGD) has won a contract worth over $42 million from the US Army Contracting Command to support live, virtual and constructive (LVC) …

Boeing, US sign Apache E contract

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Boeing, US sign Apache E contract

20th March 2017

Boeing has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 billion contract through which the US Army and an unnamed international customer will acquire the latest Apache attack …

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20th March 2017

BAE Systems has received a contract worth $42.9 million from the US Navy to upgrade the USS Vicksburg (CG 69), a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, …

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20th March 2017

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Russia increases tank mix for Syria

20th March 2017

A bizarre mixture of obsolete and modern armoured vehicles is being sent by Russia to its Syrian allies.The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and different militias …

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20th March 2017

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