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February land forces roundup: ST Engineering and Russia lift the lid on new platforms

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February land forces roundup: ST Engineering and Russia lift the lid on new platforms

27th February 2026

This month we saw a major presence from Turkish, Russian and Chinese companies at the World Defense Show with new vehicles from major suppliers, while elsewhere there were evolving mortar programmes and artillery modernisation efforts.

Ireland releases maritime strategy as it looks to new naval bases and stronger partnerships

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Ireland releases maritime strategy as it looks to new naval bases and stronger partnerships

27th February 2026

Ireland has a maritime area ten times the size of its land mass but has a limited naval capacity and faces an ongoing threat to critical underwater infrastructure. A new strategy is looking to address the challenge.

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BAE Systems awarded JSS 2 contract

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BAE Systems awarded JSS 2 contract

19th December 2017

BAE Systems has received a seven-year contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide combat systems support across the Royal Navy fleet, the …

First Apaches touch down in Indonesia

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First Apaches touch down in Indonesia

19th December 2017

The Indonesian Army’s (TNI-AD) first three Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters arrived in country on 18 December. Indonesia ordered eight of the attack helicopters under …

SOCOM points to cyber challenges

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SOCOM points to cyber challenges

18th December 2017

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) must become more efficient at equipping its personnel with Cyber Warfare technology, Commander Gen Raymond A Thomas III proclaimed …

US Army's TARDEC talks APS

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US Army's TARDEC talks APS

18th December 2017

Specialists from the US Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) have spoken on how the US Army is tackling the IED challenge …

Pakistan and USMC to procure AH-1Z gun turrets

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Pakistan and USMC to procure AH-1Z gun turrets

18th December 2017

The Pakistan government and USMC are set to procure an arsenal of 41 A/A49E-7 (V4) gun turrets for their respective Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter fleets. Contractor General …

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T900 installation demo for Black Hawk, Apache

18th December 2017

The Advanced Turbine Engine Company (ATEC) has completed the installation of a high-fidelity T900 mock-up engine on Black Hawk and Apache helicopters, the company announced …

Ukraine to field new air defence radar

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Ukraine to field new air defence radar

18th December 2017

The Ukrainian government has announced the go-ahead for testing of the new Iskra 80K6T 3D air surveillance radar for the country’s armed forces.  Offered by …

FLAIR project targets toxic gas detection

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FLAIR project targets toxic gas detection

18th December 2017

A European project is developing a UAS that uses photonics to detect toxic gases in the atmosphere following events such as wildfires, chemical explosions and …

Doubt cast over UK MoD efficiencies

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Doubt cast over UK MoD efficiencies

18th December 2017

The UK Defence Committee has expressed its lack of confidence in the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) ability to realise extensive efficiency targets essential for the …

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LGS Innovations, Persistent Systems partner up

18th December 2017

LGS Innovations has partnered with Persistent Systems to incorporate Persistent's Wave Relay mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology into LGS's portfolio of C4ISR, electronic warfare …

Second Sea Hunter hull gets go-ahead

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Second Sea Hunter hull gets go-ahead

18th December 2017

A second Sea Hunter USV is to be built by US-based Leidos in a continuation of the programme to deliver a viable long-endurance unmanned ASW …

RNZN begins two-year tanker capability gap

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RNZN begins two-year tanker capability gap

18th December 2017

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) retired its solitary tanker, HMNZS Endeavour, at Devonport Naval Base on 15 December. This leaves the navy without a …

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