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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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General Dynamics to upgrade LAV III vehicles

13th February 2017

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada will upgrade Canada's Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III vehicles under a CAD $404 million contract amendment announced on 10 February.The company …

IDEX 2017: Keeping the M60 relevant

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13th February 2017

As the price of oil slowly increases, expectations abound that global defence expenditure will start to go up, boosted by additional spending from governments in …

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USCG preps for UAS integration

13th February 2017

The US Coast Guard is moving toward the release of a request for proposal for a small UAS capability for its National Security Cutters (NSCs), …

IDEX 2017: Eitan overseas build?

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IDEX 2017: Eitan overseas build?

13th February 2017

As Israel's newly developed Eitan 8x8 vehicle completes its final stages of testing there is a chance the production vehicles could be built in the …

IDEX 2017: Hawkeye and new truck debut

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IDEX 2017: Hawkeye and new truck debut

13th February 2017

AM General is no stranger to the Middle East market with thousands of its HMMWV vehicles in the inventories of many armies in the region.But …

IDEX 2017: The lay of the land

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IDEX 2017: The lay of the land

13th February 2017

The Middle East is about as unstable as anyone can remember with the civil war in Syria, the continuing fight against Daesh in Iraq and …

IDEX 2017: Getting FATS in the Middle East

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IDEX 2017: Getting FATS in the Middle East

13th February 2017

The Middle East is a 'key market' for Meggitt Training Systems, which is introducing its FATS 100e virtual training system to IDEX for the first …

IDEX 2017: Patria unveils new AMV variant

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IDEX 2017: Patria unveils new AMV variant

13th February 2017

Patria is launching the AMV28A, a new AMV 8x8 vehicle variant fitted with a Kongsberg Protector Medium Calibre Turret (MCT-30) at IDEX 2017 in Abu …

IDEX 2017: Navies look to address militant threat

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IDEX 2017: Navies look to address militant threat

13th February 2017

Recent events off the coast of Yemen and an uptick in militant activity, including a suicide attack against a Saudi vessel last month, are expected …

IDEX 2017: SX-1 rifle makes debut

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IDEX 2017: SX-1 rifle makes debut

13th February 2017

Austrian firearms manufacturer and newcomer to the industry, Ritter & Stark, will be showcasing its SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle (MTR) for the first time at …

DARPA selects SSL for RSGS programme

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DARPA selects SSL for RSGS programme

13th February 2017

DARPA has selected Space Systems Loral (SSL) as its commercial partner for its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) programme, as it looks to lower …

Belgian Army re-organises

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Belgian Army re-organises

13th February 2017

Changes to the structure of the Belgian Army mean an increase in the strength of its Medium Brigade under the military's Strategic Vision 2020-2030.The addition …

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