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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.

Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

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Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

28th August 2026

New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

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Canada orders RQ-21A Blackjack UAS

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The Canadian Department of National Defense is set to acquire the RQ-21A Blackjack UAS, with an agreement for the UAS signed with the US Navy, …

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MSPO 2016: Samson Mk IIs for Lithuanian Boxers

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will supply its Samson Mk II Remote Weapon Station (RWS) for the Boxer vehicles being delivered to the Lithuanian armed forces …

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RADA, Artis team on Iron Curtain radar

31st August 2016

RADA Electronic Industries will provide its RPS-10 radar system to Artis for integration and testing with the Iron Curtain close-in Active Protection System (APS), the …

ECA developing power plant UAV service

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ECA developing power plant UAV service

31st August 2016

ECA Group is working on a new UAS service for hydroelectric power plants to provide aerial monitoring of infrastructure including penstock pipes to detect leaks, …

China moves to master aero engines

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China moves to master aero engines

31st August 2016

China has set up the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) to administer all of China’s aircraft engine development and production efforts in both the …

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Australian frigate risk reduction studies signed

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The Australian government has signed an agreement with Navantia for the Risk Reduction and Design Study (RRDS) Phase for the Department of Defence's (DoD's) SEA 5000 …

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US Army developing 155mm artillery round

30th August 2016

The US Army is continuing work on a 155mm artillery round, the XM1113 Insensitive Munition High Explosive Rocket Assisted Projectile (XM1113 RAP), that will extend …

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USAF turning DCGS into open architecture

30th August 2016

An unspecified battle management team has partnered with the US Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Combat Command to shift from the closed architecture of …

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USCG commissions 18th FRC

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The US Coast Guard (USCG) has commissioned its 18th fast response cutter (FRC), USCGC Joseph Tezanos, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, it was announced on …

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USCG reviews C-27J missionisation package

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The US Coast Guard (USCG) has completed the system requirements review for the C-27J Spartan medium-range surveillance aircraft missionisation package, it was announced on 24 …

G/ATOR Block II completes CDR

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G/ATOR Block II completes CDR

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Northrop Grumman and the US Marine Corps (USMC) have completed the preliminary design review (PDR) and critical design review (CDR) of the Ground Weapon Locating …

MSPO 2016: Kiowa Warriors bolster Croatian Armed Forces

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MSPO 2016: Kiowa Warriors bolster Croatian Armed Forces

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The sale of ex-US Army OH-58D Kiowa Warriors to international militaries is gaining momentum, with deliveries in Croatia, sightings in Tunisia and an Excess Defense Article …

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