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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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Heli-Expo 2017: New TrakkaBeam orders

8th March 2017

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8th March 2017

TRU Simulation and Training has completed modification work to C-17 maintenance training platforms for US Air Force (USAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) end …

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Salamandre HF waveform ready

8th March 2017

Thales is completing the development of a new 4G advanced waveform for high-frequency (HF) radio systems.The new wideband technology is designated as HF XL and …

Hobart completes Sea Acceptance Trials

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Hobart completes Sea Acceptance Trials

8th March 2017

The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) first air warfare destroyer, the future HMAS Hobart, has successfully completed Sea Acceptance Trials following 21 days at sea off …

Kelvin Hughes introduces SMS-D radar

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Kelvin Hughes introduces SMS-D radar

7th March 2017

Kelvin Hughes has developed a new UAS detection system called the SMS-D designed for the detection and tracking of small aerial targets.The integrated, medium-range, radar-based …

Lockheed receives fifth AEHF payload

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Lockheed receives fifth AEHF payload

7th March 2017

Northrop Grumman has delivered the fifth payload for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) programme to Lockheed Martin, the company announced on 6 March.The payload …

Hensoldt details latest on RCAF radar work

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Hensoldt details latest on RCAF radar work

7th March 2017

Hensoldt will equip six military airfields in Canada with its new generation airport surveillance radar (ASR), the company announced on 6 March.The company is supplying …

Bittium to update Finnish TAC WIN software

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Bittium to update Finnish TAC WIN software

7th March 2017

Bittium will further develop the software package for the Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) used by the Finnish defence forces, the company announced …

​Heli-Expo 2017: VSR700 ready to fly

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​Heli-Expo 2017: VSR700 ready to fly

7th March 2017

The shipborne VSR700, a unmanned helicopter VTOL system, is fast approaching its first flight without a safety pilot.The aircraft is derived from a light civil …

Enhanced Tamir extends intercept range

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Enhanced Tamir extends intercept range

7th March 2017

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PGZ, Leonardo sign cooperation agreement

7th March 2017

Leonardo has signed a cooperation agreement with Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) targeting the Polish armed forces' helicopter requirements.The agreement covers potential industrial cooperation around production, …

EDA looks to increase artillery accuracy

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EDA looks to increase artillery accuracy

7th March 2017

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