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Europe’s future tank hits targets as MARTE programme gains momentum

25th March 2026

An effort to develop a new European main battle tank has passed several milestones on the road to a Preliminary Design Review which is expected within two years.

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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than decades.

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IDEB 2018: CZ showcases new sniper rifle

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IDEB 2018: CZ showcases new sniper rifle

18th May 2018

The Czech manufacturer of military weapons, CZ, has displayed its new sniper rifle the CZ TSR for the first time at IDEB in Bratislava. The …

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USAF orders T-38C modification kits

18th May 2018

CPI Aerostructures has received purchase orders from the US Air Force to provide structural modification kits for the T-38C Pacer Classic III aircraft structural modification …

IDEB 2018: Slovakian Army considers indigenous UGV

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IDEB 2018: Slovakian Army considers indigenous UGV

18th May 2018

Compel Industries has showcased the third prototype of its UGV-150 platform at IDEB 2018 after completing tests with the Slovakian Army. The Slovakian-built UGV, on …

Lockheed Martin receives ELGTR order

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Lockheed Martin receives ELGTR order

18th May 2018

Lockheed Martin has received a $23.1 million contract from the US Navy for follow-on production of Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTRs) to support the …

USMC receives first CH-53 King Stallion

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USMC receives first CH-53 King Stallion

18th May 2018

Sikorsky has delivered the first CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter to the US Marine Corps (USMC). The USMC plans to buy as many as …

ScanEagle 3 could push price point down for original platform

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ScanEagle 3 could push price point down for original platform

18th May 2018

Just two weeks after unveiling its ITAR-free ScanEagle 3 design at Xponential in Denver, Insitu made its first public flight of the new UAV at …

Norwegian emergency response UAS project detailed

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Norwegian emergency response UAS project detailed

18th May 2018

Andøya Space Center, Telenor and Robot Aviation have teamed up to develop and test an emergency response UAS, Andøya announced on 16 May. The new …

IDEB 2018: Mesit eyes Slovakian radio opportunities

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IDEB 2018: Mesit eyes Slovakian radio opportunities

18th May 2018

European land modernisation programmes are offering new and significant opportunities for local producers of military sub-systems.  Mesit Defence, a Czech-based tactical communications company, currently has …

India issues Ka-226T RfP, scorns competitive process

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India issues Ka-226T RfP, scorns competitive process

18th May 2018

India’s MoD issued an RfP earlier in May for the 200 Kamov Ka-226T helicopters that it plans to buy to replace geriatric light utility platforms …

Sparton unveils new 4k military LCD display

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Sparton unveils new 4k military LCD display

18th May 2018

Sparton's Aydin Displays brand has introduced a new 24-inch rack/console mount rugged 4k military LCD display, the company announced on 15 May. The display is …

ITEC 2018: FlightSafety wins prestigious USN TH-57 contract

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ITEC 2018: FlightSafety wins prestigious USN TH-57 contract

18th May 2018

FlightSafety Services Corporation has been awarded the US Navy’s TH-57 Contracted Instructional Service (CIS) programme for the TH-57 Sea Ranger training helicopter by the Orlando-based …

TECDRON launches Sentinel UGV

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TECDRON launches Sentinel UGV

18th May 2018

TECDRON has launched a new technical assistance and fire-fighting UGV called Sentinel, the company announced on 15 May. Sentinel is designed to assist fire-fighters and …

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