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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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Orolia subsidiary McMurdo has received a $34 million contract to manufacture personnel recovery devices (PRD) for the US Army, the company announced on 30 May. …

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Opinion: UK leans toward maritime security focus

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Canadian naval shipbuilding in the spotlight

4th June 2018

A multitude of naval announcements at this year’s CANSEC event indicate that 2018 could herald a positive era for Canada’s maritime industry. However, this prosperity …

North Korea 'military reshuffle' raises eyebrows in Seoul

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North Korea 'military reshuffle' raises eyebrows in Seoul

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Seoul is monitoring developments in the North's military, it said on 4 June after reports Pyongyang replaced three of its top military officials ahead of …

US Army orders Black Hornets

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US Army orders Black Hornets

4th June 2018

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Rockwell’s weather radar for RCAF C-130H

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Rockwell’s weather radar for RCAF C-130H

4th June 2018

Rockwell Collins’ weather radar has been selected by Cascade Aerospace to equip the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) C-130H fleet, the company announced on 31 …

Eurosatory 2018: French CT40 firing trials to begin

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Eurosatory 2018: French CT40 firing trials to begin

4th June 2018

The first manned firing trials of the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) for the French Army’s new Jaguar 6x6 vehicle are expected to take …

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Eurosatory 2018: Jaguars roar onto the scene

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Just over three years since the contract for their development was signed, the first EBRC Jaguar 6x6 vehicle prototypes developed as part of the French …

Eurosatory 2018: Italy to finally order new tank destroyers

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Eurosatory 2018: Italy to finally order new tank destroyers

4th June 2018

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Eurosatory 2018: French Army vehicle increase to get green light

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Eurosatory 2018: French Army vehicle increase to get green light

4th June 2018

French lawmakers are expected to give final approval in the coming weeks to increase the country’s defence budget and pump even more money into the …

Eurosatory 2018: Bulgarian 8x8 competition to be launched soon

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Eurosatory 2018: Bulgarian 8x8 competition to be launched soon

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With the Bulgarian government busily preparing to launch a competitive procurement for new armoured vehicles, aspiring manufacturers showcased their products at the recent HEMUS defence …

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