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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.

Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

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Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

28th August 2026

New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

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The UK Ministry of Defence has placed an order with Remote Diagnostic Technologies (RDT) for medical monitors that are designed to help facilitate emergency treatment …

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22nd March 2017

SEA has developed a small anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solution based on its thin line KraitArray towed sonar, the company announced on 21 March.The Krait Defence …

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Advanced Russian tank variant revealed

22nd March 2017

An image of the latest version of the Russia's T-90 tank has been seen on manufacturer Uralvagonzavod's 2017 corporate calendar.Developed by the company under the …

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UGV weaponised with Javelin

22nd March 2017

Estonian company Milrem has unveiled a new weapon configuration for its Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) that utilises the Kongsberg Protector RWS integrated with …

LIMA 2017: ATR 72MP eyes Malaysian waters

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LIMA 2017: ATR 72MP eyes Malaysian waters

22nd March 2017

The Italian Air Force exhibited its ATR 72MP maritime patrol aircraft for the first time outside of Italy at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, …

Georgia eyes new Black Sea facility

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Georgia eyes new Black Sea facility

21st March 2017

A new naval facility could soon be built close to the Georgian port city of Poti, according to recent statements of Brig Gen Vladimir Chachibaya, …

BAE selects VOP CZ for BvS10 components

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BAE selects VOP CZ for BvS10 components

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Czech company VOP CZ will produce components for BvS10 armoured all-terrain vehicles under a contract with BAE Systems announced on 20 March.The contract builds on …

Latvia close to M109 purchase

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Latvia close to M109 purchase

21st March 2017

Latvia is just weeks away from finalising an agreement with the Austrian government for the acquisition of second hand self-propelled howitzers.Acquisition of these guns marks …

New IFF upgrade offer widens

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New IFF upgrade offer widens

21st March 2017

A new identification friend or foe (IFF) modification that will be installed on all British military platforms is being offered on the international market.If countries …

LIMA 2017: T-50 enjoys growing popularity

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LIMA 2017: T-50 enjoys growing popularity

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As South Korea's Black Eagles aerobatic team of T-50Bs roared above the biennial LIMA 2017 exhibition, the aircraft manufacturer was explaining why the aircraft has …

LIMA 2017: China proposes light LHD

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LIMA 2017: China proposes light LHD

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The China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company (CSOC) showed a large scale model of a landing helicopter dock (LHD) vessel at the LIMA 2017 exhibition …

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Russian Helicopters to improve after-sales service

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Russian Helicopters will introduce a new after-sales service concept for its helicopters in India, the company announced on 17 March.India is one of the major …

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