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UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

28th April 2026

The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after health issues during an exercise. However, an investigation reported “no single causal mechanism of the symptoms reported by our soldiers but rather a combination of multiple factors”.

What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

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What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

28th April 2026

With a pending NATO AWACS replacement on the horizon, the demand and market opportunities for airborne early warning aircraft remain strong as countries look to bolster their capabilities, with industry eyeing gaps in the market.

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Farnborough 2016: Striker II HMD in new trials

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Farnborough 2016: Striker II HMD in new trials

13th July 2016

BAE Systems' Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) fighter helmet has completed further successful trials, the company announced on 11 July. This marked the second phase …

Farnborough 2016: Giving the F-35 its spark (video)

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Farnborough 2016: Giving the F-35 its spark (video)

13th July 2016

Undoubtedly one of the stars of the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016) is the next-generation F-35 Lightning, which has finally made its appearance at …

Chinese maritime claims don’t hold water

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Chinese maritime claims don’t hold water

13th July 2016

On 12 July the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague ruled in favour of the Philippines over China in a dispute over maritime claims in …

US donates boats to Philippine police

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US donates boats to Philippine police

13th July 2016

The Philippine National Police - Maritime Group (PNP-MG) took receipt of four new aluminium-hull patrol boats on the western island of Palawan on 8 July.  …

Esterline avionics for RJAF PC-21s

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Esterline avionics for RJAF PC-21s

13th July 2016

Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) has been awarded a contract from Pilatus Aircraft to supply its cockpit avionics for eight Pilatus PC-21 trainer aircraft for the Royal …

Farnborough 2016: Fury seeks moving target

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Farnborough 2016: Fury seeks moving target

12th July 2016

The Fury guided munition, designed for use by small and medium sized UAS and special mission aircraft, will undergo final moving target testing in Q3 …

Predator B to get ARDS

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Predator B to get ARDS

12th July 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' (GA-ASI's) Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS will be integrated with the Advanced Radar Detection System (ARDS) from Raytheon Deutschland, it was announced on …

Farnborough 2016: Fulmar X appeal to Spanish MoD

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Farnborough 2016: Fulmar X appeal to Spanish MoD

12th July 2016

Thales formally launched its new Fulmar X UAS at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016) and has potential orders lined up with the Spanish MoD. Fulmar …

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Farnborough 2016: Thales launches Fulmar X (video)

12th July 2016

After four years of research and development and a contract signed with the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) this year, Thales is moving forward with …

WFEL to upgrade army bridges

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WFEL to upgrade army bridges

12th July 2016

WFEL has been awarded a £30 million contract to deliver upgrades to the US Army for its Dry Support Bridge (DSB) systems, the company announced …

Farnborough 2016: FCAS to define mission profile

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Farnborough 2016: FCAS to define mission profile

12th July 2016

As the expected two-year Feasibility Phase of the joint UK-France FCAS programme draws to a close, 2017 will see further progress made by BAE Systems …

Farnborough 2016: International operator opts for armed Black Hawk

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Farnborough 2016: International operator opts for armed Black Hawk

12th July 2016

Quickly forging ahead with its development of an armed Black Hawk, Sikorsky is currently working with an unnamed existing operator of the aircraft to qualify …

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