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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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MSPO 2016: Mesko seeking laser guided rockets

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MSPO 2016: Mesko seeking laser guided rockets

8th September 2016

One of the key Polish military procurement trends in the past decade has been the continued transition towards NATO standard equipment. As part of this …

RJAF enhances F-16 training

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RJAF enhances F-16 training

8th September 2016

The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) currently operates 64 F-16A/B Fighting Falcon aircraft from its Al Azraq air base. Supplied under various phases of the …

IVCS qualified for Chinook

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IVCS qualified for Chinook

8th September 2016

LORD Corporation has received product qualification for its Improved Vibration Control System (IVCS) for the Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, the company announced on 6 September. …

Land Forces 2016: Australia’s GBAD jigsaw puzzle

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Land Forces 2016: Australia’s GBAD jigsaw puzzle

8th September 2016

The topic of ground-based air defence (GBAD) and integrated air defence attracted much attention at Land Forces 2016 in Adelaide, although potential vendors are awaiting …

MSPO 2016: Soviet equipment gets Arex treatment (video)

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MSPO 2016: Soviet equipment gets Arex treatment (video)

8th September 2016

While Poland might be on somewhat of a shopping spree for brand-new equipment, it's easy to forget that the country also wants to modernise much …

MSPO 2016: Polish M-346 delivery imminent

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MSPO 2016: Polish M-346 delivery imminent

8th September 2016

The first Leonardo M-346 jet trainer aircraft is wrapping up development and is expected to be delivered to the Polish Air Force in November, according …

ECA Group working on SWARMs project

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ECA Group working on SWARMs project

8th September 2016

ECA Group is working on the Smart and Networking Underwater Robots in Cooperation Meshes (SWARMs) project and will lead work on three different packages, the …

DVD 2016: Prototype robust vehicle on track

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DVD 2016: Prototype robust vehicle on track

8th September 2016

BAE Systems showcased their robust vehicle concept as a prototype for the first time at DVD 2016. The long-term plan is for it to become a …

Analysis: Cutting the PLA to the corps

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Analysis: Cutting the PLA to the corps

8th September 2016

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed forces of China’s communist party, is undergoing a series of radical reformations. The slashing of 300,000 personnel by …

PLA theatre commands outlined

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PLA theatre commands outlined

8th September 2016

Revealed in late August, the latest reorganisation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will see the abolition of all its group armies (or corps), of …

Russian Helicopters to demo Arctic Mi-8AMTSh

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Russian Helicopters to demo Arctic Mi-8AMTSh

8th September 2016

Russian Helicopters will demonstrate a full-scale prototype of the Artic variant of its Mi-8AMT-Sh medium twin-turbine helicopter at Army-2016 Expo in Moscow, the company announced …

MSPO 2016: Israeli missiles for Polish helos (video)

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MSPO 2016: Israeli missiles for Polish helos (video)

8th September 2016

Helicopter manufacturer PZL Świdnik, teaming with Israeli company Rafael, wants to increase the firepower of Polish Land Forces W-3PL Głuszec gunship with the integration of Spike …

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