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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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UK MoD, ASV sign licencing deal

30th September 2016

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and ASV Global have entered into a licencing agreement under which the company will use its Advanced Unmanned Surface …

MQ-8B laser designates for Seahawk

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MQ-8B laser designates for Seahawk

30th September 2016

The US Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 has successfully used an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter as a laser designator platform for an MH-60S …

ADAS 2016: OEM support of PAF helicopters proving critical

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ADAS 2016: OEM support of PAF helicopters proving critical

30th September 2016

In recent years the Philippine Air Force (PAF) has introduced several new helicopter platforms from disparate manufacturers. For a service used to keeping robust but …

Lockheed to build more GPS III satellites

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Lockheed to build more GPS III satellites

30th September 2016

Lockheed Martin has been awarded $395 million in contract options by the US Air Force (USAF) for the production of the ninth and tenth Global …

India advances its ATGM requirements

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India advances its ATGM requirements

30th September 2016

India’s Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, has cleared around $3 billion in procurements, including anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM). In addition, an …

Rheinmetall wins German Army training contracts

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Rheinmetall wins German Army training contracts

30th September 2016

Rheinmetall will modernise and expand technology at the German Army Combat Training Centre (GÜZ) under a series of contracts announced by the company on 29 …

ADAS 2016: R&S targets Philippine market (video)

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ADAS 2016: R&S targets Philippine market (video)

30th September 2016

Shephard talks to Wilben Conti, the President and Managing Director of Rohde & Schwarz in the Philippines about the company's presence at the ADAS exhibition …

ADAS 2016: Propmech building missile attack craft

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ADAS 2016: Propmech building missile attack craft

30th September 2016

Propmech Corporation, a Philippines company, is helping provide three new Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC) for the Philippine Navy (PN) under a PHP269 million ($5.56 million) …

ADAS 2016: Harris eyes Philippine radio future (video)

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ADAS 2016: Harris eyes Philippine radio future (video)

30th September 2016

Shephard talks to Edward Olejniczak, Harris' regional manager for the Asia-Pacific region about the company prospects in the Philippines providing radios and a new ship …

MDM 2016: Lockheed Martin delivers first modernised TACMS missile

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MDM 2016: Lockheed Martin delivers first modernised TACMS missile

29th September 2016

Lockheed Martin has announced delivery of its first modernised Tactical Missile System missile (TACMS) to the US Army from its facility in Camden, Arkansas.  Formerly …

MDM 2016: Training – the new battlefield function?

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MDM 2016: Training – the new battlefield function?

29th September 2016

The growing importance of coalition training and partner nation military development is prompting some to consider ‘training’ as a new addition to traditional battlefield functions. …

ADAS 2016: Aselsan achieves first A100 export

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ADAS 2016: Aselsan achieves first A100 export

29th September 2016

During the second ADAS 2016 exhibition in Manila, Shephard received further details of Aselsan’s sale of A100 night vision devices to the Philippines. The Turkish …

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