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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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Philippines receives US arms

2nd February 2017

On 27 January the US delivered batches of infantry weapons and an unmanned vehicle system to the Philippines Armed Forces (AFP). These were purchased by …

Euromaritime 2017: Sirehna showcases surveillance capabilities

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Euromaritime 2017: Sirehna showcases surveillance capabilities

2nd February 2017

Sirehna is continuing the testing and demonstration programme for its maritime surveillance system and unmanned surface vessel (USV) applique kit, with dates already placed for …

Indian budget falls short of expectations

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Indian budget falls short of expectations

1st February 2017

India declared a defence budget of $40.6 billion for 2017/18, a 6% increase over last year’s spending of $38.2 billion. The budget did not meet …

Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems bow out of T-X

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Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems bow out of T-X

1st February 2017

The $16 billion T-X programme to replace the US Air Force’s aging T-38 Talon (see picture) supersonic training aircraft has just taken another twist with …

T-38C modifications complete

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T-38C modifications complete

1st February 2017

The US Air Force and Navy’s T-38C Talon aircraft have undergone modification work to install a video data transfer system (VDTS) and speed break indicator …

Saudi helicopter force stands up

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Saudi helicopter force stands up

1st February 2017

The first operational brigade of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) will receive 12 Boeing AH-6i armed scout helicopters in May as the new aviation …

Russia receives R-430 radio relay system

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Russia receives R-430 radio relay system

1st February 2017

Russia’s armed forces have taken delivery of the R-430 radio relay system from Rostec, the company announced on 26 January. The system consists of several …

German Army to field recce robots

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German Army to field recce robots

1st February 2017

The German Ministry of Defence is negotiating the potential purchase of over forty robotic systems for use by the army and air force in a …

BAE wins destroyer maintenance work

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BAE wins destroyer maintenance work

1st February 2017

BAE Systems is to modernise the US Navy’s USS Roosevelt under a $51.3 million contract announced on 31 January. The company will dry dock the …

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New solar-powered UAS in development

1st February 2017

SolAero Technologies and Bye Aerospace are working together on the development of a new medium altitude UAS for a range of government and commercial applications, …

Euromaritime 2017: Cost effective solutions needed for sector

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Euromaritime 2017: Cost effective solutions needed for sector

1st February 2017

As naval shipbuilding finds itself in the doldrums, industry focus is being turned to ship repair, maintenance and commercial projects, according to some manufacturers present …

USMC maintains Ospreys, deploys Vipers in Japan

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USMC maintains Ospreys, deploys Vipers in Japan

1st February 2017

The US military celebrated the opening of its first depot-level Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey repair facility in Japan on 12 January.  Located at Camp Kisarazu, an …

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