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All eyes on Royal Navy’s Type 93 market engagement as industry prepares bids

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All eyes on Royal Navy’s Type 93 market engagement as industry prepares bids

22nd October 2026

Responses are due by 29 October as the Royal Navy tests the market, with BAE Systems’ Herne and MSubs’ Excalibur setting up a contest where payloads may decide the winner.

UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

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UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

21st October 2026

Airbus is developing new capabilities for its A400M transport aircraft as European countries consider future airlift requirements and the UK plans to deploy the aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

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HAL receives Dhruv order, increases sales

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HAL receives Dhruv order, increases sales

3rd April 2017

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in receipt of an order for 32 Dhruv Mk III helicopters, according to a contract signed on 30 March, buoying …

Thailand to buy VN1 from China

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Thailand to buy VN1 from China

3rd April 2017

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) selected the Chinese-built VN1 8x8 as its newest IFV, after visiting its production facilities and testing the VN1 against the …

SAS 2017: Textron highlights USV expansion

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SAS 2017: Textron highlights USV expansion

2nd April 2017

Textron Systems has highlighted the expansion of US Navy interest and applications for its fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space …

​SOFINS: French Navy SF showcases commando craft

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​SOFINS: French Navy SF showcases commando craft

2nd April 2017

The French Navy Special Forces (SF) displayed its Embarked Commando Craft for Multiple Uses (ECUME) rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) at the SOFINS exhibition.Developed by Zodiac …

​SOFINS: Counter terror UAVs on display

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​SOFINS: Counter terror UAVs on display

2nd April 2017

French company CM Drones showcased two specialist UAVs designed specifically for counter-terror operations at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux from 28-30 March.The company promoted its …

Leonardo plans T-100 production centre in Alabama

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Leonardo plans T-100 production centre in Alabama

31st March 2017

Leonardo DRS will produce the T-100 jet trainer at a new aircraft manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, Alabama, if it is successful in its bid for …

Astro to deliver L-band mesh reflectors

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Astro to deliver L-band mesh reflectors

31st March 2017

Airbus Defence and Space has selected Northrop Grumman company Astro Aerospace to provide L-band mesh reflectors for two Inmarsat 6 satellites, the company announced on …

Neva Aerospace introduces Vlinder concept

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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, …

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