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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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Leonardo signs UK Wildcat support deal

10th January 2017

Leonardo Helicopters will continue supporting the UK’s Wildcat helicopter fleet under a £271 million contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 9 January. …

RADA's CHR plays Iron Fist role

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RADA's CHR plays Iron Fist role

10th January 2017

Rada Electronic Industries’ Compact Hemispheric Radar (CHR) will be part of the IMI Systems’ Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) being installed on the Dutch …

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Safran receives French sub navigation contract

10th January 2017

Safran Electronics and Defense will design, develop and build an improved version of the global navigation system currently used on France’s nuclear submarines, the company …

US demos 3-D printed UAV

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US demos 3-D printed UAV

9th January 2017

The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has tested a 3-D-printed UAS created with a new on-demand system as part of the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiments. …

A-10C Thunderbolt IIs get LARS V-12

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A-10C Thunderbolt IIs get LARS V-12

9th January 2017

A new Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) V-12 is being installed on the US Air Force’s (USAF) A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to active duty …

Yuneec unveils H520 six-rotor UAV

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Yuneec unveils H520 six-rotor UAV

9th January 2017

Yuneec International has unveiled a new six-rotor UAS called the H520, developed for the commercial and industrial markets. The H520 has been designed with a …

Ares wins Brazil RCWS contract

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Ares wins Brazil RCWS contract

9th January 2017

Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary, Ares Aeroespacial e Defesa, is to supply Remax 12.7/7.62mm Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) to the Brazilian Army under a framework …

Vanilla Aircraft UAV sets record

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Vanilla Aircraft UAV sets record

9th January 2017

The VA001 UAS has set a long-endurance record for combustion-powered UAS in the 50-500kg (Group 1) class, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced …

France confirms first Scorpion vehicle orders

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France confirms first Scorpion vehicle orders

9th January 2017

The first orders will be placed in 2017 for France’s new Griffon and Jaguar vehicles as the French Army’s Scorpion programme continues to move forward.  …

The year ahead: Military UAVs

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The year ahead: Military UAVs

9th January 2017

Unmanned aerial vehicles are now a firmly established capability in nearly all advanced militaries. In 2017, expect to see western militaries invest more in complex …

Russian Navy takes delivery of MCMV

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Russian Navy takes delivery of MCMV

7th January 2017

The Russian Navy last month finally received the first of a new-generation of mine hunters at a ceremony in St Petersburg, the lead ship of …

US orders new secure intelligence-sharing network

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US orders new secure intelligence-sharing network

6th January 2017

BAE Systems will work to enhance intelligence sharing capabilities for the US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) under a five-year $49 million contract announced on …

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