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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

The company told Shephard that Ukraine is operating modified Protector weapon stations originally supplied for armoured vehicles, with human operators authorising engagements from hundreds of kilometres away.

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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

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Silent Falcon flies BLOS for NASA

25th October 2016

Silent Falcon UAS Technologies and MicroPilot have conducted a number of demonstration flights of the Silent Falcon UAS as part of NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft System …

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Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia sets out defence priorities (video)

25th October 2016

Indonesia has several key defence programmes including renewing submarines, armoured vehicles and fighter aircraft, as well as initiatives that see local industry develop domestic capabilities …

Safran-HAL joint venture

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Safran-HAL joint venture

25th October 2016

A new joint venture between Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) was inaugurated in Goa, in southwest India, on 23 October. The joint venture, called Helicopter …

Australia looks to harness ARV capabilities

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Australia looks to harness ARV capabilities

25th October 2016

Potential defence applications of Augmented Reality Visualisation (ARV) have been highlighted during an Australian defence and industry demonstration day on 25 October. The event - …

KC-30A refuels F-16D+ Falcon

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KC-30A refuels F-16D+ Falcon

25th October 2016

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft has spent a week in Singapore for trials with the Republic of Singapore …

Malaysia slashes 2017 defence budget

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Malaysia slashes 2017 defence budget

25th October 2016

The defence budget announced by Malaysia on 21 October has taken a serious slash compared to a year earlier. The amount allocated to the Ministry …

Indo Defence 2016: BAE Systems hawks OPVs

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Indo Defence 2016: BAE Systems hawks OPVs

25th October 2016

BAE Systems hopes to make its mark in the Asia-Pacific region through platforms such as offshore patrol vessels (OPV) and Hawk advanced jet trainers, both …

USMC selects Veraxx for AH-1Z FTDs

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USMC selects Veraxx for AH-1Z FTDs

24th October 2016

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New P-8A training centre opens

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New P-8A training centre opens

24th October 2016

A new P-8A Poseidon training centre has opened at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, where the US Navy is preparing for the arrival of …

Israel gets fourth C-130J Shimshon

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Israel gets fourth C-130J Shimshon

24th October 2016

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has received its fourth Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, it announced on 18 October. The IAF expects …

Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement

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Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement

24th October 2016

The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi …

Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna

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Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna

24th October 2016

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