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AUSA 2026: industry looks to make commercial platforms a military reality

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AUSA 2026: industry looks to make commercial platforms a military reality

22nd October 2026

With a production rate of more than 10 million vehicles annually, the US commercial car and vehicle manufacturing base is second only to China. Defence companies are looking at how the vehicles, technology and manufacturing capability can support programmes.

All eyes on Royal Navy’s Type 93 market engagement as industry prepares bids

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All eyes on Royal Navy’s Type 93 market engagement as industry prepares bids

22nd October 2026

Responses are due by 29 October as the Royal Navy tests the market, with BAE Systems’ Herne and MSubs’ Excalibur setting up a contest where payloads may decide the winner.

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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 …

HMS Westminster completes refit

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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

EPE announced on 5 October that it has signed a trilateral agreement in principle to establish depot-level repair, spiral upgrade and advanced manufacturing at its …

Poland scraps H225M buy

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Poland scraps H225M buy

5th October 2016

The Polish government has cancelled its proposed plan to buy 50 H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, media reports indicate. Uncertainty has surrounded the $3.5bn …

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