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US military seeks common controllers for drones and robotic systems

16th October 2026

US Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command initiatives signal demand for interoperable uncrewed systems control, creating opportunities for suppliers of hardware, software and integration services.

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Moscow orders new submarines

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Moscow orders new submarines

2nd July 2019

The Russian MoD has placed orders for two Project 885M (Yasen-M-class) nuclear-powered submarines and two Project 677 (Lada-class, pictured) diesel-electric submarines to boost its sub-surface …

Waiting brief for second half of FFG(X) design process

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Waiting brief for second half of FFG(X) design process

2nd July 2019

The US Navy is another step closer to rectifying a gap in its fleet structure following the axing of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates  as …

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L3 and Harris merger completes

2nd July 2019

Harris and L3 Technologies have completed the all-stock merger of the two companies, now operating as L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris will be headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, …

US approves AARGM sale for German Tornados

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US approves AARGM sale for German Tornados

2nd July 2019

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Germany via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) of up 91 …

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First Italian PPA vessel launched from shipyard

1st July 2019

The Italian navy’s first Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA)-class multipurpose offshore patrol ship - the Paolo Thaon di Revel - has been launched from Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano.  …

PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong Kong

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PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong Kong

1st July 2019

Over a three-day period from 29 June to 1 July, the Hong Kong Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) opened the gates of three …

BAE calling upon UK effort to develop skills for industry

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BAE calling upon UK effort to develop skills for industry

28th June 2019

BAE Systems have called upon industry, government and the education sector to make a concentrated effort to prepare the UK for the benefits of the …

Podcast: Transferring technology, teaming manned and unmanned aircraft, and deconstructing the news.

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Podcast: Transferring technology, teaming manned and unmanned aircraft, and deconstructing the news.

28th June 2019

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NATO releases report on defence spending 2012-2019

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NATO releases report on defence spending 2012-2019

28th June 2019

NATO has released its defence spending figures for the period between 2012 and 2019 and it will make unhappy reading for some, including the Trump …

LCS 17 completes acceptance trials

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LCS 17 completes acceptance trials

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USS Indianapolis, the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 17, has completed acceptance trials at Lake Michigan, the final large milestone before it is delivered to the …

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Swiss ban aerospace firm Pilatus from operating in Saudi, UAE

27th June 2019

On 26th June Switzerland banned aerospace firm Pilatus from further operating in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after finding the Swiss company gave …

UK ‘likely’ to add remote carrier to Tempest programme

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UK ‘likely’ to add remote carrier to Tempest programme

27th June 2019

The UK government has given its strongest hint to date that remote carrier and combat cloud solutions will be added to the BAE Systems led Tempest …

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