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Canada assesses security equipment changes for Polar Icebreaker Imnaryuaq

23rd October 2026

The Canadian Department of National Defence is evaluating communications and reconnaissance changes for CCGS Imnaryuaq’s expanded maritime security role, while retaining its 2032 acceptance target.

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Prox acquisition presents opportunities

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Prox acquisition presents opportunities

6th January 2017

Flir Systems’ acquisition of Prox Dynamics has bolstered its presence in the unmanned space, marking its entry into producing end-to-end systems and presenting particular opportunities …

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UK MoD funds further LDEW development

6th January 2017

The UK Dragonfire consortium led by MBDA will produce a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Capability Demonstrator for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under …

US Army orders JCB forklifts

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US Army orders JCB forklifts

6th January 2017

JCB will deliver over 1,600 light-capability rough terrain forklifts to the US Army under a $142 million contract announced on 5 January. The new 527-58M …

US Army awards AFATDS 7.0 contract

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US Army awards AFATDS 7.0 contract

6th January 2017

The US Army has announced contract award for its Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) 7.0 programme, which will modernise its fires command and …

Airbus to support UK’s Atlas A400M

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Airbus to support UK’s Atlas A400M

6th January 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has negotiated a £410 million contract with Airbus Defence and Space to provide in-service support for the Royal Air …

French DGA selects Spy'Ranger UAS

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French DGA selects Spy'Ranger UAS

6th January 2017

Thales’ Spy’Ranger mini UAS has been selected by the French armed forces, with the company set to supply up to 70 systems to the DGA …

Pilatus details PC-21 orders

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Pilatus details PC-21 orders

5th January 2017

Pilatus Aircraft has signed three orders worth $292 million to deliver a total of 21 PC-21 fixed-wing trainer aircraft, the company announced on 4 January. …

Perched landing fixed-wing UAS in development

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Perched landing fixed-wing UAS in development

5th January 2017

BMT Defence Services has developed a new UAS designed to perform perched landings using machine learning algorithms. The UAS has been developed in partnership with the …

The year ahead: ROW land procurement

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The year ahead: ROW land procurement

5th January 2017

Outside of the Americas and Europe, for land procurement there are some highlights to look out for in 2017, despite the fact there are fewer …

SAAB receives Carl-Gustaf weapon order

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SAAB receives Carl-Gustaf weapon order

5th January 2017

Saab will manufacture and deliver the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system to an unnamed customer under a contract announced on 4 January. The contract, worth $36.5 million, …

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SEA achieves new cyber accreditation

5th January 2017

SEA has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation by certifying body IASME, clearing the way for the company to bid for government work. The …

Laser gun aims for non-lethality

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Laser gun aims for non-lethality

5th January 2017

A new non-lethal portable laser system called the Laser for Deterrence and Interception is expected to get a customer within months. Produced by French company …

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