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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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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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Dutch CV90s set for APS

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BAE Systems will test and verify the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) on the Netherlands’ CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles under a contract announced in …

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The year ahead: Maritime security

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More than 70% of the world’s surface will still be covered by water in 2017 - although given the vagaries of climate change, maybe even …

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The year ahead: The Asia-Pacific region

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Within the Asia-Pacific region the year just passed was pretty much dominated by the machinations of one country – China – and there is little …

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The Year Ahead: Military helicopter market

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Recent global events have starkly cast the reduction in military spending across the Western world in the past six or seven years in a fresh …

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L-3 awarded USCG Minotaur option

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L-3 Communications Integrated Systems will carry out work to missionise the US Coast Guard’s 11th HC-130J Super Hercules aircraft under a $14.6 million option announced …

USAF releases JSTARS Recap RFP

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USAF releases JSTARS Recap RFP

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The US Air Force has released the development request for proposal (RFP) for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) Recapitalization programme. JSTARS provides …

The year ahead: European land programmes

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The year ahead: European land programmes

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In Europe, falling defence expenditure means that most countries are struggling to maintain significant force sizes that can sustain one medium sized operation at a …

Ka-226T production for India moved to Siberia

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Ka-226T production for India moved to Siberia

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Russian Helicopters has announced plans to set up a second production line for the Ka-226T at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAP) in eastern Siberia. It …

US Army orders fourth JLTV batch

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US Army orders fourth JLTV batch

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Oshkosh Defense will deliver additional Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to the US Army under an order announced on 2 January. The order, valued at …

Bulgaria plans new armoured vehicles

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Bulgaria plans new armoured vehicles

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The Bulgarian MoD has announced plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the procurement of new armoured infantry vehicles.  This was been revealed …

DDG 115 completes acceptance trials

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DDG 115 completes acceptance trials

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The future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) has completed acceptance trials with the US Navy, clearing the way for delivery to take place, Naval Sea …

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