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Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

9th November 2026

New interceptors and launchers could help navies preserve missile stocks during prolonged escort operations. Yet lower engagement costs will only improve merchant protection if the weapons are available where ships need defending.

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Western armies continue to test uncrewed ground vehicles, but wider procurement will depend on turning ambitions for autonomy into defined operational roles and funded requirements.

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Zhuhai 2016: Chinese firepower proliferates

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Zhuhai 2016: Chinese firepower proliferates

7th November 2016

Both China South Industries Group Corporation and China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) exhibited a wide array of artillery systems at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show …

Singapore selects H225M and CH-47F

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Singapore selects H225M and CH-47F

7th November 2016

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) selected the Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal and Boeing CH-47F Chinook as part of Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) efforts to …

RAF receives A400M cargo hold trainer

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RAF receives A400M cargo hold trainer

7th November 2016

The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has taken delivery of an A400M Cargo Hold Trainer – Enhanced (CHT-E) from Rheinmetall and Airbus Defence and Space, Rheinmetall …

Future soldier technology demonstrated

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Future soldier technology demonstrated

7th November 2016

SEA – a Cohort company – has carried out demonstrations of new technologies for the UK’s Delivering Dismounted Effect (DDE) Research project, the company announced …

Russia orders new patrol ship

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Russia orders new patrol ship

7th November 2016

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSS) has ordered a new Arctic patrol ship to assist in its northern operations with the vessel expected to be …

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Sweden to get Comtech troposcatter systems

7th November 2016

Comtech Systems has been awarded a $2.2 million contract to provide deployable troposcatter systems to the Swedish armed forces, the company announced on 2 November. …

Indo Defence 2016: CMI gunning for Asia-Pacific sales (video)

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Indo Defence 2016: CMI gunning for Asia-Pacific sales (video)

7th November 2016

Belgium weapon specialists CMI Defence plays a large role in several Indonesian projects, not least the Badak 6x6 armoured vehicle, which is fitted with its …

Indo Defence 2016: That's a wrap (video)

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Indo Defence 2016: That's a wrap (video)

7th November 2016

Shephard Media's land warfare editor Tim Fish and staff reporter Grant Turnbull discuss some of the main events at this year's Indo Defence 2016 exhibition …

Singapore fields deployable medical container

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Singapore fields deployable medical container

7th November 2016

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) publicly debuted its Naval Rapidly Deployable Maritime Container (RDMC) at the SGDefence exhibition from 4-8 November.  A joint project …

Thailand upgrades FCS of M60A3

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Thailand upgrades FCS of M60A3

6th November 2016

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) received its first five M60A3 MBTs following an upgrade of their fire control system from analogue to digital, plus installation …

Indo Defence 2016: Hopes for light artillery expansion

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Indo Defence 2016: Hopes for light artillery expansion

6th November 2016

French defence manufacturer Nexter expects further orders for its LG1 light artillery gun in Indonesia. The company has already delivered 20 to the Indonesian Marines. …

Zhuhai 2016: Beijing manufacturer debuts protected vehicles

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Zhuhai 2016: Beijing manufacturer debuts protected vehicles

5th November 2016

Beijing Zhongzi Yanjing Automobile used the occasion of the 11th Zhuhai Air Show to debut a new range of armoured tactical vehicles that it hopes …

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