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29th October 2026

The US Navy plans to preserve Super Hornet and Growler tooling as production winds down, with restart costs unassessed and final F/A-18 deliveries expected in late 2027.

October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

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October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

29th October 2026

New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

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Belarus upgrades armour

29th March 2017

The Belarus military has given the go-ahead for two programmes to upgrade the Land Forces armour inventory. It will be undertaken by domestic companies, which …

FC/ASW concept phase programme launched

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FC/ASW concept phase programme launched

29th March 2017

The French DGA and UK Ministry of Defence have launched the joint concept phase of the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme with MBDA, with an …

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​SOFINS: Airbus DS to deliver armed C295

29th March 2017

Airbus DS has revealed its latest plan for the fitting of weaponry to its C295 transport aircraft, which will turn the aircraft into a fire …

Brazil approves Cacador UAV

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Brazil approves Cacador UAV

29th March 2017

Following a flight test campaign, Avionics Services' Caçador UAV has received approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Defence as a strategic defence product, the company …

​SOFINS: French SF showcase new tactical vehicle

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​SOFINS: French SF showcase new tactical vehicle

29th March 2017

The French Military's Special Operations Command (COS) is showcasing its new Special Forces Heavy Weight (PLFS) tactical vehicle at SOFINS, in Souge.The new vehicle was …

Saudi factory to churn out Chinese UCAVs

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Saudi factory to churn out Chinese UCAVs

29th March 2017

When Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud visited China in mid-March, one of the many deals that he signed was to set up a factory …

China reveals naval product specifications at LIMA

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China reveals naval product specifications at LIMA

29th March 2017

At last week's LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia, the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) behaved no differently from any other Chinese defence …

Final RAN Anzac frigate completes upgrade

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Final RAN Anzac frigate completes upgrade

29th March 2017

The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) Anzac class frigate, HMAS Stuart, has been undocked at BAE System's Henderson Dockyard in Western Australia after completing its anti-ship …

General Atomics pushes Guardian to Japan

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General Atomics pushes Guardian to Japan

29th March 2017

During a presentation at the Japan Drone 2017 exhibition on 23 March, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) disclosed that it is proposing the Guardian …

More King Airs for RAAF

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More King Airs for RAAF

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Despite considering the consolidation of its 16-strong Beechcraft King Air 350 fleet over the next two years, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is acquiring …

Cambodia receives donated Kia vehicles

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Cambodia receives donated Kia vehicles

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AAR awarded USAF landing gear contract

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AAR awarded USAF landing gear contract

28th March 2017

AAR has received a $909 million contract from the US Air Force for work on the landing gear performance-based Logistics One programme, the company announced …

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