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Europe’s future tank hits targets as MARTE programme gains momentum

25th March 2026

An effort to develop a new European main battle tank has passed several milestones on the road to a Preliminary Design Review which is expected within two years.

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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than decades.

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China reveals secretive HQ-19 ABM

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China reveals secretive HQ-19 ABM

1st August 2016

In an unprecedented move, China revealed its HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile (ABM) in footage aired on China Central Television (CCTV) on 24 July. This is the …

Hopes for more Eurofighter orders

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Hopes for more Eurofighter orders

1st August 2016

Airbus Defence and Space is optimistic that more orders for the Eurofighter Typhoon will be placed by Middle Eastern countries. At a recent Airbus trade …

Kelvin Hughes eyes overseas markets

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Kelvin Hughes eyes overseas markets

1st August 2016

Border security and facility protection are growing markets in the Middle East and radar manufacturer Kelvin Hughes is positioning to provide solutions. As the Middle …

US Army orders I-MILES systems

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US Army orders I-MILES systems

1st August 2016

The US Army has placed orders with Cubic Global Defense worth more than $10 million for new Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System Individual Weapon Systems …

UK gets final upgraded Merlin Mk2

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UK gets final upgraded Merlin Mk2

1st August 2016

The UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme (MCSP) has marked a significant milestone with the handover of the final upgraded Merlin Mk2 …

Anzacs to get Chloropac systems

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Anzacs to get Chloropac systems

1st August 2016

The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class frigates will be fitted with Evoqua Water Technologies’ Chloropac systems under a contract with BAE Systems Australia announced on …

RAN MH-60R fleet nears completion

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RAN MH-60R fleet nears completion

1st August 2016

The final MH-60R Seahawk helicopter destined for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) via the US foreign military sales (FMS) programme has been delivered by Lockheed …

BAE bags gun contract for Type 26 ships

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BAE bags gun contract for Type 26 ships

29th July 2016

BAE Systems will supply the Maritime Indirect Fires System (MIFS) for the Type 26 Global Combat Ship under a $245 million contract from the UK …

Night-vision advances for US armour

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Night-vision advances for US armour

29th July 2016

The US Army is looking to enhance the ‘eyes’ of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and M1 Abrams tank with high-definition infrared technology that will allow …

US orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition

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US orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition

29th July 2016

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has ordered $5.4 million worth of ammunition for its Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system from Saab, the company announced on …

Dutch missile defence progresses

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Dutch missile defence progresses

29th July 2016

Thales-Nederland is developing its SMART-L early warning capability (EWC) L-band long range radar with ballistic missile defence (BDM) capability. The company is talking to the Royal Netherlands …

Symphony Block 40 approved for FMS

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Symphony Block 40 approved for FMS

29th July 2016

Lockheed Martin’s Symphony Block 40 counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) system has been approved by the US Navy for sale to coalition and partner forces, the …

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