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US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

7th April 2026

The US Army is interested in “innovative, flexible and efficient” capabilities for large-scale combat operations, as well as more agile approaches to improve efficiency and reduce ammunition transfer time.

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6th April 2026

Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2 as well as its variants, operational service and future prospects.

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Ukraine, Turkey to jointly build An-188

9th May 2018

Ukraine and Turkey have teamed up to implement a joint project to build Antonov An-188 military transport aircraft, Ukroboronprom announced on 3 May. The project …

Germany acquires Puma UAS

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Germany acquires Puma UAS

9th May 2018

The German Navy has acquired AeroVironment’s Puma UAS with Mantis i45 sensor, AeroVironment announced on 7 May. AeroVironment partnered with Germany's ESG to fulfill the …

GPM-72 fire-fighting tank approved for operations

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GPM-72 fire-fighting tank approved for operations

9th May 2018

Ukroboronprom’s (UOP) GPM-72 fire-fighting tank has received approval for operation by the Ukrainian armed forces following successful completion of departmental testing, the company announced on …

SOFEX 2018: Workhorse of the German Army rehomed in Jordan

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SOFEX 2018: Workhorse of the German Army rehomed in Jordan

9th May 2018

With the ex-German Army Marder 1A3s now making a home in Jordan, Rheinmetall says it has plenty of stock left of the IFV for other …

International SOF Warrior Competition concludes

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International SOF Warrior Competition concludes

9th May 2018

Special operations units from around the world competed in the latest iteration of the annual Warrior Competition at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training …

Malaysia’s network-centric programme makes unclear progress

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Malaysia’s network-centric programme makes unclear progress

9th May 2018

Despite Phase 1A of the Network-Centric Operations (NCO) programme of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) being completed and handed over in December 2015 and officially …

Rangers to hone close combat skills

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Rangers to hone close combat skills

8th May 2018

The US Army’s 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (1/75) wants enhanced training skills to increase their tactical efficiencies and combat lethality in extreme close quarters. A …

US Air Force orders stand-down for safety review

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US Air Force orders stand-down for safety review

8th May 2018

The US Air Force will ground all of its aircraft for a day while it conducts a safety review following a series of deadly accidents, …

Boeing says it will follow US policy on Iran

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Boeing says it will follow US policy on Iran

8th May 2018

Boeing said on 8 May it will continue to take its cue from US government policy on sales to Iran after President Donald Trump announced …

US-backed Kurdish fighters resume anti-IS ops

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US-backed Kurdish fighters resume anti-IS ops

8th May 2018

A US-backed Kurdish-led alliance in the week started 7 May launched a new offensive against holdouts from the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, an …

IDE delivers upgraded M109 to Hellenic Army

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IDE delivers upgraded M109 to Hellenic Army

8th May 2018

Intracom Defense Electronics (IDE) has delivered the first M109s upgraded with Hybrid GenAirCon to the Hellenic Army following successful live firings, the company announced on …

SOFEX 2018: Upgraded Cobra on the prowl

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SOFEX 2018: Upgraded Cobra on the prowl

8th May 2018

An upgraded variant of the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s (RJAF) AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter is on display for the first time at SOFEX 2018. The …

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