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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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Protivnik-GE radars delivered in Russia

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Rosoboronexport's fifth generation 59NE Protivnik-GE universal mobile 3D radar station has entered service with Russian military air defence units in the Central Military District, the …

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2nd July 2018

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Singapore outlines procurements for 2020 and beyond

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Singapore outlines procurements for 2020 and beyond

2nd July 2018

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has outlined its equipment requirements to ensure the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) remain lethal beyond 2020-30. Defence Minister Ng Eng …

BISim releases updated VBS Blue IG

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BISim releases updated VBS Blue IG

29th June 2018

Bohemia Interactive Simulations has released updates to its VBS Blue IG and VBS IG SDK products, the company announced on 26 June. VBS Blue IG …

US Army miscalculates number of Apaches needed

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US Army miscalculates number of Apaches needed

29th June 2018

Question marks are surrounding the US Army's AH-64E Apache buy after service leaders failed to properly analyse the number of aircraft needed for testing and …

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Raytheon to develop LOCUST prototype

29th June 2018

Raytheon has received a $29.68 million contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop a Low Cost UAV Swarming Technology (LOCUST) prototype. The LOCUST …

US SF and Boeing ink Block II Chinook deal

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US SF and Boeing ink Block II Chinook deal

29th June 2018

As expected, the US Army has brought forward the acquisition of new MH-47G Block II Chinooks for its SF and has inked an initial deal …

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Indra, CODALTEC team for air defence system

29th June 2018

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India receives overhauled Mi-17-1Vs

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India receives overhauled Mi-17-1Vs

29th June 2018

Russian Helicopters has delivered six overhauled Mi-17-1V helicopters to the Indian Border Security Force, the company announced on 27 June. The overhaul was carried out …

India delivers Do-228 aircraft to Seychelles

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India delivers Do-228 aircraft to Seychelles

29th June 2018

The Indian government has handed over a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Do-228 aircraft to the Seychelles, HAL announced on 26 June. The aircraft will enhance the …

Lockheed Martin to upgrade E-2D electronic support measures

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Lockheed Martin to upgrade E-2D electronic support measures

28th June 2018

Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems has received a contract from the US Navy to upgrade components of the AN/ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measure (ESM) system installed …

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