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The Canadian DND estimates that the construction of destroyers will annually inject C$720 million (US$515 million) into the country’s GDP.

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16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

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Leonardo DRS down-selected for IM-SHORAD programme

3rd July 2018

Leonardo DRS' mission equipment package has been down-selected by the US Army for the Initial Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) programme, the company announced on …

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China steals US hydrophones

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An arrest of a Chinese citizen accused of illegally exporting hydrophones to China has set off alarm bells amongst US experts on naval warfare in …

SOF to enhance NATO air ops support

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SOF to enhance NATO air ops support

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Special operations forces must be better positioned to provide enhanced support to NATO air operations, an official report has disclosed.  The NATO Joint Air Power …

French arms exports halved in 2017

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French arms exports halved in 2017

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French defence exports fell sharply last year in the absence of major deals to sell new Rafale fighter jets, with Middle Eastern clients again making …

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Singapore outlines procurements for 2020 and beyond

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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 …

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UDT 2018: Underwater scooter continues to evolve

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US opens new military headquarters in South Korea

29th June 2018

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Mattis vows 'strong defensive stance' on North Korea

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