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February land forces roundup: ST Engineering and Russia lift the lid on new platforms

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February land forces roundup: ST Engineering and Russia lift the lid on new platforms

27th February 2026

This month we saw a major presence from Turkish, Russian and Chinese companies at the World Defense Show with new vehicles from major suppliers, while elsewhere there were evolving mortar programmes and artillery modernisation efforts.

Ireland releases maritime strategy as it looks to new naval bases and stronger partnerships

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Ireland releases maritime strategy as it looks to new naval bases and stronger partnerships

27th February 2026

Ireland has a maritime area ten times the size of its land mass but has a limited naval capacity and faces an ongoing threat to critical underwater infrastructure. A new strategy is looking to address the challenge.

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New payloads for WASP aerostat

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New payloads for WASP aerostat

3rd March 2017

The US Department of Defense's (DoD's) Winch Aerostat Small Platform (WASP) tactical aerostats will now be capable of hosting simultaneous communications and optical payloads following …

H160 confirmed for French military modernisation

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H160 confirmed for French military modernisation

3rd March 2017

The French Ministry of Defence has given the green light for Airbus Helicopters' H160 to be at the forefront of the military's ambitious helicopter modernisation …

Estonia, Spain join EU SatCom Market

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Estonia, Spain join EU SatCom Market

3rd March 2017

Spain and Estonia have joined the European Defence Agency's (EDA's) EU SatCom Market project, becoming the 21st and 22nd members to join the initiative, the …

Avalon 2017: Tiger and Taipan to improve availability

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Avalon 2017: Tiger and Taipan to improve availability

3rd March 2017

Even as other manufacturers were slowly circling for the kill at the Avalon Air Show by offering the Australian Army replacement attack helicopters, Airbus Helicopters …

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McMurdo awarded UK SAR upgrade contract

3rd March 2017

McMurdo has been awarded a contract by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to enhance its search and rescue (SAR) satellite technology, the company …

Azerbaijan receives border patrol ship

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Azerbaijan receives border patrol ship

3rd March 2017

The Azerbaijani Coast Guard recently received its third Tufan-class (Saar 82) patrol ship, designed by Israel Shipyards and built at the Türkan shipbuilding and maintenance …

Avalon 2017: Thales preps protected vehicles

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Avalon 2017: Thales preps protected vehicles

3rd March 2017

Thales Australia displayed Bushmaster and Hawkei protected vehicles at the Avalon Air Show, including a Bushmaster demonstrator aimed at the British Army's Multi-Role Vehicle - …

USSOCOM highlights desired technologies

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USSOCOM highlights desired technologies

3rd March 2017

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) representatives have released new guidelines on the eight specific technology areas the command is seeking to advance in order …

ArcticShark UAS ready for flight testing

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ArcticShark UAS ready for flight testing

3rd March 2017

A new atmospheric data collection UAS called the ArcticShark is set to commence flight testing at Pendleton UAS Test Range.The UAS will be owned by …

Digital Terminal Control System for Hawkei

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Digital Terminal Control System for Hawkei

3rd March 2017

Rockwell Collins will integrate the Digital Terminal Control System (DTCS) into the Integral Computing System (ICS) of the Hawkei protected mobility vehicle-light system. The company …

Avalon 2017: Air Affairs teams with DA Defence

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Avalon 2017: Air Affairs teams with DA Defence

3rd March 2017

Air Affairs Australia, based at Alabatross Aviation Technology Park in New South Wales, is no stranger to providing live training to all three services that …

Avalon 2017: JORN upgrade award imminent

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Avalon 2017: JORN upgrade award imminent

3rd March 2017

A decision on the upgrade to Australia's Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is imminent with the two bidding companies, Lockheed Martin Australia and BAE Systems …

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