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Europe’s future tank hits targets as MARTE programme gains momentum

25th March 2026

An effort to develop a new European main battle tank has passed several milestones on the road to a Preliminary Design Review which is expected within two years.

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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than decades.

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UK awards Maritime Network Evolution contract

11th November 2016

Airbus Defence and Space will upgrade the communications networks on Royal Navy vessels under a £36 million contract announced on 8 November. The four-year Maritime …

India to buy T-90MS tanks

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India to buy T-90MS tanks

11th November 2016

The procurement of 464 T-90 main battle tanks by India was approved in early November by the defence minister, Manohar Parrikar. He chaired India’s Defence …

Europe steps up UAS airspace integration

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Europe steps up UAS airspace integration

11th November 2016

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has outlined plans that will see the integration of UAS into the European aviation and air traffic management (ATM) system …

HMAS Melbourne fires Sea Sparrow

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HMAS Melbourne fires Sea Sparrow

11th November 2016

HMAS Melbourne has launched an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile in a test off the east coast of Australia, the Royal Australian Navy announced on 8 …

Zhuhai 2016: Big balloons hold sway

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Zhuhai 2016: Big balloons hold sway

11th November 2016

While most attendees at last week’s Zhuhai Air Show were focused on sexy weaponry designed to turn heaven into hell, there were also big balloons …

VT MÄK launches VR-Engage

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VT MÄK launches VR-Engage

10th November 2016

Best known for developing software for live, virtual, and constructive simulation, VT MÄK is well known for providing the simulation and training industry with a …

STC radio moves past review

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STC radio moves past review

10th November 2016

The Harris RF-335M radio completed its Critical Design Review in October and will be modified further with new capabilities before its introduction into service. RF-335M …

HCMS Montréal sets to sea as X-Ship

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HCMS Montréal sets to sea as X-Ship

10th November 2016

The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) HMCS Montréal has commenced operations as an experimental ship, the navy announced on 7 November 2016. The Halifax-class frigate has …

India clears military projects worth billions

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India clears military projects worth billions

10th November 2016

The Indian defence ministry has cleared projects worth $12.4 billion (Rs 82,117 crore) to buy fighter aircraft, tanks, rocket systems, helicopters and UAVs, as the …

Leidos wins Common Driver Trainer contract

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Leidos wins Common Driver Trainer contract

10th November 2016

Leidos has been awarded a two-year contract to finalise and launch 14 Common Driver Trainer (CDT) systems for the US Army, it announced on 8 …

Analysis: Brazilian beat to rumble on (Part 1)

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Analysis: Brazilian beat to rumble on (Part 1)

10th November 2016

The growth of Brazilian helicopter manufacturer Helibras has been marred by political uncertainty which, in turn, has impacted military orders of aircraft and delivery schedules. Nevertheless, sale prospects with …

Court orders re-start on US Army data management

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Court orders re-start on US Army data management

10th November 2016

Plans to combine US Army intelligence software and hardware capabilities into one programme have hit a bump in the road. The Army’s Distributed Common Ground …

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