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Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.
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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.
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L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions
L3Harris Technologies is investing in new systems and software for maritime operations and modernising the US Navy’s fleet of MPAs
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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
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ITT Exelis wins US Army SATCOM contract
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Kongsberg receives Polish contract extension
5th January 2012
Kongsberg has announced that it has been issued with a contract extension by the Polish Ministry of Defence (MOD) for additional Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs). …
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Digital Battlespace
Good Technology focuses on secure Android devices
4th January 2012
Good Technology has announced that its Android OS-based platform has been certified by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), clearing the way for the use …
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Alion awarded US Army REF contract
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Black Hawks arrive in Sweden
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The first two of 15 UH-60M Black Hawks ordered by the Swedish Armed Forces have been delivered just 18 months after the aircraft were ordered. …
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Australia requests C-27Js
20th December 2011
The Australian government has requested the purchase of 10 Alenia C-27J transport aircraft through the US Government's Foreign Military Sale programme. According to a 19 …
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Costa Rica seeking two helicopters
20th December 2011
The Costa Rican government has issued a request for information (RfI) through the US Department of the Army for a pair of rotary-wing training helicopters. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FCAS contract cements UK unmanned strategy
20th December 2011
The UK MoD has signed a £40 million Future Combat Air System (FCAS) contract with BAE Systems in support of the British unmanned air system …
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Digital Battlespace
First MUOS satellite delivered to US Navy
20th December 2011
The first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite has been delivered by Lockheed Martin to the US Navy (USN) ahead of a 16 February 2012 …
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Lockheed Martin RMMV reaches testing milestone
19th December 2011
Lockheed Martin has announced that it has reached a critical milestone in the testing programme for the US Navy's Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV), having recently …
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French Navy NH90 rescues 19 from stranded cargo ship
19th December 2011
Just days after entering operational service, a French Navy NH90 has rescued 19 crew off a beached cargo ship. The 109-metre long TK Bremen carrying …
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Australian Sea Kings make their final flight
16th December 2011
The Royal Australian Navy has retired its Sea King helicopters from operational service after 35 years. The last Sea King unit, 817 Squadron made its …
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Helicopters to play a key role in Olympic security
16th December 2011
Helicopters from the British Army and the Royal Air Force have been slated to play a key role in the protection of the 2012 London …
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Naval Warfare
Kratos wins P-8A contract
15th December 2011
A subsidiary of Kratos Defense & Security solutions, Herley Industries, has been awarded a contract by a major US prime contractor for the production of …
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HP reflects on Libyan AMPA deployment
15th December 2011
Hewlett Packard (HP) has provided details regarding the UK RAF’s deployment of an enhanced version of its Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) during Operation Ellamy …
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Israeli Air Force reveals thoughts on Osprey
13th December 2011
Israeli Air Force (IAF) helicopter pilots who test flew the V-22 Osprey have said the aircraft would need to find a new role within the …
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Digital Battlespace
Second Peace Eye AEW&C delivered to ROK
13th December 2011
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its second Peace Eye 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft at ROKAF …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avenger set for Afghanistan deployment
13th December 2011
The USAF has released a special notice outlining its intention to deploy the Predator C Avenger UAS to Afghanistan. Released by Air Force Materiel Command …
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Land Warfare
Australia selects Thales Hawkei
13th December 2011
The Australian Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the selection of the Thales Australia Hawkei as the preferred choice for a new Light Protected Vehicle …
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