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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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19th April 2018

The US Army has released a source notice seeking out industry players capable of equipping the Airbus H145 helicopter with a technical data package to …

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19th April 2018

US President Donald Trump voiced hope on 18 April that North and South Korea, technically still at war, can pave the way to a lasting …

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19th April 2018

Lockheed Martin has submitted its proposal for the US Air Force's GPS III Follow On (GPS IIIF) programme, it was announced on 17 April. The …

HII wins DDG 51 follow yard services contract

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HII wins DDG 51 follow yard services contract

19th April 2018

The US Navy has awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shipbuilding division a $27 million contract for follow yard services for the navy’s USS Arleigh Burke …

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Meggitt qualifies for US Army training programme

19th April 2018

Meggitt Training Systems has been named as one of five companies qualified to fulfil a US Army combat skills training programme for US military and …

DSA 2018: Rohde & Schwarz offers solutions

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19th April 2018

After already achieving success in the Malaysian market, Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz showcased its range of products for military communications and intelligence solutions for Southeast …

DSA 2018: Malaysia buys LG1 howitzers

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DSA 2018: Malaysia buys LG1 howitzers

19th April 2018

The DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur witnessed a rarity on 19 April, an actual purchase contract, on this occasion for 18 LG1 Mk III 105mm …

US Marine Corps evaluates Marathon Targets

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US Marine Corps evaluates Marathon Targets

19th April 2018

Although initially looking at Marathon Targets’ robotic target in 2011, the US Marine Corps (USMC) is now conducting a field user assessment trial that is …

RAID adopts Elios UAV

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RAID adopts Elios UAV

19th April 2018

France's Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence (RAID) law enforcement team has adopted Flyability’s Elios UAS for indoor reconnaissance and intelligence, the company announced on 17 April. …

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New mounted gun system launched

19th April 2018

India's Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Bharat Earth Movers (BEML) have jointly developed a 155mm 52 cal mounted gun system. The gun is equipped with …

DSA 2018: Arnold Defense offering new rocket launcher

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DSA 2018: Arnold Defense offering new rocket launcher

19th April 2018

US-based Arnold Defense showcased its new LWL-12-A lightweight rocket launcher for light armed helicopters at this week’s DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. In the …

DSA 2018: China’s Orwellian nightmare comes true

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DSA 2018: China’s Orwellian nightmare comes true

19th April 2018

George Orwell would have déjà vu if the late author of 1984 attended this week’s DSA exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. Beijing-based Yitu Technology showcased its artificial …

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