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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

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How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era

21st April 2026

Modern conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war have exposed gaps in Western artillery, with European militaries increasingly looking to invest in longer-range systems with a focus on logistics and resilience.

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AUSA 2016: Colt launches new SF rifle

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AUSA 2016: Colt launches new SF rifle

5th October 2016

A new short-barrelled rifle (SBR) 5.56mm variant of the M4 rifle – called the SCW0923 – has been launched by Colt. The rifle is designed …

AUSA 2016: Sniper rifle testing due

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AUSA 2016: Sniper rifle testing due

5th October 2016

Heckler & Koch is set to deliver an initial batch of 15 G28 rifles to the US Army for testing in the next couple of …

AUSA 2016: Robots at the ready (video)

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AUSA 2016: Robots at the ready (video)

5th October 2016

Following its formation in April 2016 from the military division of iRrobot, Endeavor Robotics is now prepared to participate and win in various US military …

AUSA 2016: Future attack helo lighter, more lethal

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AUSA 2016: Future attack helo lighter, more lethal

5th October 2016

The replacement of the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter under the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme is likely to see a smaller, lighter helicopter introduced, rather …

AUSA 2016: GD and Boeing embark on laser quest

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AUSA 2016: GD and Boeing embark on laser quest

5th October 2016

General Dynamics Land Systems is displaying a Stryker MEHEL 2.0 vehicle that is fitted with a 5kW laser from Boeing. The plan is to offer …

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Elbit gunner's station for Bradley vehicle

5th October 2016

Elbit Systems of America will supply the Gunner's Hand Station for the US Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle under a $7.3 million contract announced on 5 October. The …

AUSA 2016: Abrams tank can keep on running

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AUSA 2016: Abrams tank can keep on running

5th October 2016

Honeywell has been awarded contracts totaling $91 million for the support of the US Army’s M1 Abram main battle tank. The contracts include support of …

AirTronic wins launcher contracts

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AirTronic wins launcher contracts

5th October 2016

AirTronic has been awarded new contracts from undisclosed customers in the Asia-Pacific and European regions for its rocket launchers and grenade launchers, it announced on …

Marchwood move delayed again

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Marchwood move delayed again

5th October 2016

Plans for a new joint venture between transport specialists David MacBrayne Ltd (DML) and global logistics firm GBA (Holdings) Ltd, to start running the Marchwood …

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Sikorsky orders CH-148 weapon pylons

5th October 2016

CPI Aerostructures has received purchase orders worth around $5 million from Sikorsky to manufacture the weapon pylon for the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, CPI announced on 3 …

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HMS Westminster completes refit

5th October 2016

The Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate HMS Westminster has completed an extensive refit programme at Portsmouth Naval Base, BAE Systems announced on 3 October. A …

Australian RCIED capabilities to grow

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Australian RCIED capabilities to grow

5th October 2016

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