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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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Harris launches new analytics tool for drone pilots

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Harris launches new analytics tool for drone pilots

18th April 2018

Following the soft-launch of its new UAV data analysis tool, PrecsionPass, Harris is expecting to close numerous deals on the technology imminently. In development by …

Thales’ FZ220 receives qualification for MD 530G

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Thales’ FZ220 receives qualification for MD 530G

18th April 2018

Thales’ FZ220 rocket launcher has been qualified for use on MDHI’s MD 530G light helicopter, Thales announced on 17 April. This qualification follows trials at …

MDA hopeful of missile defence investment boost

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MDA hopeful of missile defence investment boost

18th April 2018

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is hoping for additional dollars to bolster directed energy and hypersonic weapons development, as well as space-based sensors to detect …

STM’s fleet tanker completes sea trials

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STM’s fleet tanker completes sea trials

18th April 2018

PNS Moawin fleet tanker, built for the Pakistan Navy, has successfully completed its first sea trials in the Indian Ocean. The tanker has been built …

Sisu Auto unveils new armoured vehicle

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Sisu Auto unveils new armoured vehicle

18th April 2018

Sisu Auto has developed the Sisu GTP 4x4 modular armoured vehicle as a successor to the ageing Sisu Pasi armoured personnel carrier introduced in the …

GA-ASI demos aircraft carrier deck handling for MQ-25

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GA-ASI demos aircraft carrier deck handling for MQ-25

18th April 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has successfully demonstrated aircraft carrier deck handling as part of its proposed MQ-25 Stingray solution, the company announced on 16 …

Iran not pursuing 'aggression' against neighbours

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Iran not pursuing 'aggression' against neighbours

18th April 2018

President Hassan Rouhani said on 18 April that Iran ‘does not intend any aggression’ against its neighbours but will continue to produce all the weapons …

China to hold military drills in Taiwan Strait

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China to hold military drills in Taiwan Strait

18th April 2018

China was scheduled to hold live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on 18 April, flexing its military muscle after warning Taipei about seeking independence or …

DSA 2018: Turkish robots march into Malaysia

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DSA 2018: Turkish robots march into Malaysia

18th April 2018

On 18 April, Aselsan signed a cooperation agreement with Malaysian firm DefTech at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, with the focus on robotics …

Airbus, 3GPP to work on mission-critical solutions

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Airbus, 3GPP to work on mission-critical solutions

18th April 2018

Airbus Defence and Space and its partners are working to release updated capabilities for mission-critical multimedia group communications. The work is being carried out as …

DSA 2018: Al Seer gazes eastwards

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DSA 2018: Al Seer gazes eastwards

18th April 2018

Al Seer Marine Technologies, a company based in the UAE, promoted its second-generation USVs at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. While one of …

RT announces SkyStar 180 lease

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RT announces SkyStar 180 lease

18th April 2018

RT LTA Systems has signed a leasing agreement with the government of an unnamed European nation to provide its SkyStar 180 aerostat system for six …

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