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29th October 2026

New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

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Russia prepares to welcome more Arctic-ready vehicles

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8th December 2021

Uraltransmash replaced Ukrainian components in modernising 2S7M self-propelled guns for Russia.

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Babcock to provide high-frequency communications to Australia

7th December 2021

Babcock has been selected as the preferred tenderer to upgrade and sustain the Australian Defence Force’s high-frequency communication systems.

WFEL awards GuS Periscopes contract under Boxer programme

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WFEL awards GuS Periscopes contract under Boxer programme

7th December 2021

WFEL and the GuS Periscopes have signed a 10-year contract to provide periscopes and windows for the UK Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle programme.

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The XTRAIM weapon sight features day/night decamouflage capabilities that previously could only be achieved by using several separate pieces of equipment.

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6th December 2021

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Russian MoD receives mine clearance UGV

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Russian military engineers and sappers have received the mine clearance UGV, Uran-6, for the first time.

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Rostec subsidiary, High-Precision Weapons Holding, has modified the Kornet-EM to be fitted onto any vehicle or carrier.

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