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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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IDEX 2017: GD bids for UAE 4x4

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IDEX 2017: GD bids for UAE 4x4

23rd February 2017

The UAE Presidential Guard is in the early stages of looking for a new 4x4 for their three units and General Dynamics' OTS division is …

Brighton Cronwell becomes HMMWV parts reseller

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Brighton Cronwell becomes HMMWV parts reseller

22nd February 2017

Brighton Cromwell has been appointed as sole authorised aftermarket reseller of certified HMMWV parts, AM General announced on 20 February.Brighton Cromwell will support all HMMWV …

Northrop Grumman signs LOI with PGZ

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Northrop Grumman signs LOI with PGZ

22nd February 2017

Northrop Grumman International Trading has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) to explore potential areas of industrial cooperation, the company …

IDEX 2017: Sikorsky talks Blackhawk and S-92 (video)

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IDEX 2017: Sikorsky talks Blackhawk and S-92 (video)

22nd February 2017

Balancing the needs and demands of the military and commercial aviation markets has seen Sikorsky focusing much of its efforts into customer support and aircraft …

Russian Navy receives Mi-8 Arctic helicopter

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Russian Navy receives Mi-8 Arctic helicopter

22nd February 2017

The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet aviation base has taken delivery of a new Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopter, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 20 February.The helicopter …

IDEX 2017: Cluster bombs removed from US missiles

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IDEX 2017: Cluster bombs removed from US missiles

22nd February 2017

Progress towards removing cluster munitions from the US Army's long-range MGM-140 Tactical Missile System (TACMS) is a step closer. Lockheed Martin announced at IDEX that …

SharpEye radar for Pakistan submarines

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SharpEye radar for Pakistan submarines

22nd February 2017

Kelvin Hughes will supply the I-band SharpEye Doppler submarine radar system as part of a mid-life upgrade programme for the Pakistan Navy's Agosta 90B class …

IDEX 2017: Sudan upgrades armour

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IDEX 2017: Sudan upgrades armour

22nd February 2017

Sudan's Army is modernising its armoured vehicles to keep them operational and to provide more power and capability.At IDEX, Sudan's Military Industrial Corporation was displaying …

Pakistan orders more AW139s

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Pakistan orders more AW139s

22nd February 2017

Leonardo has received an order from the government of Pakistan to deliver additional AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters, the company announced on 20 February.The undisclosed …

IDEX 2017: Claws out for Leopard sales

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IDEX 2017: Claws out for Leopard sales

22nd February 2017

Out of a wide selection of main battle tanks being displayed at this year's IDEX in Abu Dhabi, there is one tank being shown by …

AFRL demos RANDE system

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AFRL demos RANDE system

22nd February 2017

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has demonstrated a robotic snake-arm tool designed to improve aircraft maintenance procedures.The tool, called the Remote Access Nondestructive …

Indonesia hails CAESAR

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Indonesia hails CAESAR

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In a vote of confidence for Nexter's truck-based CAESAR 155mm L/52 howitzer, the Indonesian Army has lodged a repeat order for 18 systems.In a press …

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