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June land forces roundup: Eurosatory shapes month amid Canada’s HIMARS buy and US JLTV progress
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Funding for the future US Navy Trump-class battleship sparks controversy in Congress

26th June 2026

Lawmakers question the US Navy’s proposed $2 billion investment in the Trump-class battleship as concerns over cost, technology maturity and operational relevance fuel growing bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

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BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

26th June 2026

The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.

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Fairbanks Morse has received a contract to deliver engines for four frigates being built for the Royal Saudi Navy, the company announced on 1 May. …

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Lockheed announces first US customer for VCSi

3rd May 2018

Aurora Flight Sciences has become the first US customer to purchase Lockheed Martin’s new Vehicle Control Station (VCS) software product, Lockheed announced on 1 May. …

Dutch AH-64E delivery schedule revealed

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Dutch AH-64E delivery schedule revealed

3rd May 2018

The Netherlands is planning on receiving its 28 strong fleet of remanufactured Apache AH-64E Guardian attack helicopters over a two and half year period beginning …

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OSI’s IBNS for Saudi naval vessels

3rd May 2018

OSI Maritime Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide its Integrated Bridge and Navigation System (IBNS) for the first four ships of the …

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Insight: China breaks promises and militarises South China Sea reefs

3rd May 2018

News has emerged from a US television network, likely leaked by US intelligence sources, that China has installed two missile types onto three of its reclaimed …

UMS Skeldar acquires Hirth Motors

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UMS Skeldar acquires Hirth Motors

3rd May 2018

UMS Skeldar has acquired the assets of Germany's Hirthmotoren (Hirth Motors), engine manufacturer for air, water and land applications, the company announced on 1 May. …

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Thales signs research collaboration MoU

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Flinders University in South Australia, ENSTA Bretagne and Thales that will see the organisations work together …

Malaysia finally commissions two training ships

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Malaysia finally commissions two training ships

3rd May 2018

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) formally commissioned two Samudera-class training ships on 26 April, five years past their targeted induction year of 2013. Both 75.9m …

AUVSI 2018: PrecisionHawk's eye for safety (video)

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AUVSI 2018: PrecisionHawk's eye for safety (video)

3rd May 2018

PrecisionHawk provides solutions to customers who seek to purchase drone technology, whether a platform itself, the software and/or the creation of bespoke algorithms to assist …

​AUVSI 2018: Oklahoma boosted by Kratos drone production

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​AUVSI 2018: Oklahoma boosted by Kratos drone production

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Indigenous economies are being boosted by UV production and utilisation across states in the US, such as in Oklahoma where Kratos Defense has moved to …

US troop withdrawal not linked to Korean peace pact

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US troop withdrawal not linked to Korean peace pact

2nd May 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has dismissed claims that US troops stationed in the country would have to leave if a peace treaty was signed …

AUVSI 2018: Swift closes on Japan joint venture

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AUVSI 2018: Swift closes on Japan joint venture

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Swift Engineering is looking to close on a joint venture that will enable it to conduct commercial UAS service operations in Japan, while also beginning …

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