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Sea
The Belgium and Dutch Navies showcase their new Stand-off mine countermeasures concept at Euronaval in Paris, which reduces the risk of human exposure during missions.
Air
Israel has asked Washington again for access to the F-35's avionics so it can equip the stealth fighter with advanced, but unspecified Israeli weapon systems.
Sea
French Armed Forces minister reiterates commitment to "freedom of navigation" as ambitious ship and submarine building programme for French Navy continues at pace.
Air
A truncated deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets orchestrated by India's PM Narendra Modi, has left India's Air Force with a considerable shortfall in its depleting fleet.
Defence Procurement International
Magazine (Print & eBook)
Highlights from the Summer 2020 issue
10 Defence Spending Enters A New Phase
After a decade of growth, defence budgets could be under threat again as the coronavirus wreaks havoc on government finances.26 Operating In A Hostile Viral Environment
Covid-19 has highlighted capability and capacity constraints within militaries and the defence industrial base globally, and underscores the need to strengthen the resilience of NATO against the "poor man’s atom bomb."42 The Great Experiment
As armies globally look to decrease the risks for soldiers in the field and dominate the battlefield with greater firepower, unmanned systems are being tested and experimented with like never before.84 At The Speed Of Light
Directed Energy Weapons have the ability to engage targets at the speed of light, undetectable to the naked eye. But better understanding of how to acquire, support and safely operate them, is needed.
Dignitaries from the Brazilian government and defence officially welcome the F-39E Gripen.
Rheinmetall America and Textron Systems join forces for US Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle programme.
After two years of development, MBDA commercially launches its next generation air defence system.
Schiebel Pacific ramps up operations as Australia's land and sea tactical UAS programmes enter next phase.
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