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France mulls new turret options to increase its VBCI IFV’s firepower

27th March 2026

The proposed enhancements could better position the French Army’s armoured infantry fighting vehicle for future export campaigns.

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CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

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From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the helicopter’s latest developments.

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The Australian Navy’s third and final Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), the future HMAS Sydney, has been launched at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, Navantia …

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In mid-May four Bushmaster 4x4 protected mobility vehicles arrived on Japanese shores after delivery from Australia by ship. They had been ordered in 2017. The …

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Beijing's South China Sea bombers fly in face of protests

22nd May 2018

China's brazen landing of nuclear-capable bombers on anisland in the disputed South China Sea is a bold power play to bolster its territorial claims while …

Algeria and Russia partner on patrol ships

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Algeria and Russia partner on patrol ships

22nd May 2018

Algeria and Russia have reached an agreement for the purchase of a new Project 22160 patrol ship and the construction of three similar ships during …

AACUS enabled UH-1H completes first cargo delivery

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AACUS enabled UH-1H completes first cargo delivery

22nd May 2018

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SOFIC 2018: Pentagon fields X-MADIS to down drones

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SOFIC 2018: Pentagon fields X-MADIS to down drones

22nd May 2018

A US military service has fielded a new technology to jam and down incoming enemy UAS. At the request of the military, the Sierra Nevada …

'Few signs of progress' in Afghanistan: US inspector

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'Few signs of progress' in Afghanistan: US inspector

21st May 2018

Upbeat assessments of an improving security situation in Afghanistan do not line up with the facts on the ground, the Pentagon watchdog said Monday, pointing …

Sweden puts out emergency war pamphlet amid Russia fears

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Sweden puts out emergency war pamphlet amid Russia fears

21st May 2018

The Swedish government on 21 May presented an emergency pamphlet to prepare millions of citizens in the event of a war, natural disaster or cyber …

UAS traffic management moves to next stage

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UAS traffic management moves to next stage

21st May 2018

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Taliban warn Kabul residents to 'keep away'

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Taliban warn Kabul residents to 'keep away'

21st May 2018

The Taliban warned Kabul residents on 21 May to avoid ‘military centres’ in the heavily fortified city, saying they are planning more attacks in the …

USCG delivers latest HC-130J for Minotaur retrofit

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USCG delivers latest HC-130J for Minotaur retrofit

21st May 2018

The US Coast Guard has delivered its latest HC-130J Super Hercules aircraft to L3 Technologies to replace its legacy mission system with Minotaur, the agency …

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