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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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China’s mineral processing dominance exposes naval supply chain vulnerabilities

22nd September 2026

Competition for critical minerals, and China’s dominance of their processing, is emerging as a decisive factor in future naval procurement programmes.

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OCCAR deal paves way for a4ESSOR to provide SDR for European militaries

8th November 2021

A new project between a4ESSOR and OCCAR will increase interoperability between European armed forces.

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India’s UCAV makes moves on the ground

8th November 2021

India's march towards a stealthy UCAV continues, with a taxi test of a technology demonstrator occurring recently.

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Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels

5th November 2021

Despite the pandemic limiting growth, particularly in regard to Aerostructures, Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels.

Rheinmetall reports significant growth over Q3

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Rheinmetall reports significant growth over Q3

5th November 2021

Rheinmetall reports a significant increase in earnings and margin over fiscal 2021, but predict semiconductor shortages may impact sales.

USN orders post-delivery work on USS Vermont

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USN orders post-delivery work on USS Vermont

5th November 2021

Post-delivery work on USS Vermont to be completed by May 2022.

SEA takes full control of JSK Naval Support

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SEA takes full control of JSK Naval Support

5th November 2021

Cohort Group company SEA has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% of Canada-based JSK Naval Support for an undisclosed sum. SEA and Kaycom established …

Expal and Rafaut team up for airborne systems

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Expal and Rafaut team up for airborne systems

5th November 2021

French and Spanish companies sign teaming agreement during FEINDEF.

Poland thinks big as it looks nervously east

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Poland thinks big as it looks nervously east

5th November 2021

Proposed legislation would see Poland more than double the size of its army, as the country seeks to enhance its deterrence capabilities in relatively short time.

Israelis fine-tune King Stallion requirements

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Israelis fine-tune King Stallion requirements

5th November 2021

Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.

UK exports, Harpoon dilemma and JADC2 (podcast)

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UK exports, Harpoon dilemma and JADC2 (podcast)

5th November 2021

Welcome to Episode 44 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.

US signals AMRAAM sale to Saudi Arabia

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US signals AMRAAM sale to Saudi Arabia

5th November 2021

Potential FMS of AIM-120 AMRAAM would enhance the Saudi arsenal to meet the threat of cross-border missile attacks from Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.

USN orders support for ram-air parachutes

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USN orders support for ram-air parachutes

5th November 2021

SSK Industries to provide critical safety items for ram-air parachutes used by SOF.

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