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27th May 2026

Working together with DARPA in the Burn n’ Go programme, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon are supporting the development of a common, single-use solid rocket motor design to equip diverse weapon systems.

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Subsea surveillance: why connecting military and civilian assets could be crucial

25th May 2026

As costs rise and threats multiply, maritime awareness is shifting from platforms to networks, and civilian infrastructure plays a central role.

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23rd February 2022

It is common for large Australian military procurements to go awry, but officials remain upbeat about progress on its new frigates.

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23rd February 2022

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US seeks to regain lost ground against China on rare earths

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23rd February 2022

A newly announced facility from MP Materials strengthens US rare earths processing for DoD programmes.

DoD urges more competition in call to shake up US defence industrial base

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23rd February 2022

In its ‘State of Competition within the Defense Industrial Base’ report, the DoD warns that the trend of industry consolidation over the last three decades has created ‘a national security and economic risk to the nation’.

SEA torpedo launcher to equip Philippine corvettes

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SEA torpedo launcher to equip Philippine corvettes

23rd February 2022

SEA has previously delivered its Torpedo Launch System for Philippine Navy frigates.

Canada shines more light on RPAS plans

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Canada shines more light on RPAS plans

23rd February 2022

The Canadian Department of National Defence has confirmed the programme schedule for its optionally armed UAS procurement plan, while also identifying where the aircraft will be based.

Australia requests anti-missile kit for transport aircraft via FMS

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Australia requests anti-missile kit for transport aircraft via FMS

23rd February 2022

Australia requests an FMS for LAIRCM replacement components to be installed on transport aircraft as part of an RAAF upgrade programme.

India pushes ahead with Ka-31 AEW purchase

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India pushes ahead with Ka-31 AEW purchase

23rd February 2022

India's fleet of Ka-31 AEW helicopters is ageing, and new examples are needed to equip forthcoming warships.

Australia eyes up laser target designators

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Australia eyes up laser target designators

22nd February 2022

Leonardo will provide laser target designators as part of the Australian Project Land 17 Phase 2 programme.

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Navalised Iron Dome completes first interceptions from Sa’ar 6 corvette

22nd February 2022

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Textron carries on with UISS support

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22nd February 2022

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