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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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ITEC 2018: SISO meeting heralds ITEC

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ITEC 2018: SISO meeting heralds ITEC

9th May 2018

As in previous years, the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) will be organising its annual ‘Seminar on Modelling & Simulation (M&S;) standards’, in conjunction with …

ITEC 2018: Dutch Air Force acquires UAV simulator

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ITEC 2018: Dutch Air Force acquires UAV simulator

9th May 2018

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) 306 Squadron at Leeuwarden Air Base has received a desk-top simulator for UAV training, the Dutch Ministry of Defence …

ITEC 2018: RAAF receives first F-35 trainers

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ITEC 2018: RAAF receives first F-35 trainers

9th May 2018

As part of a multi-million dollar investment in infrastructure and training equipment at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Williamtown, New South Wales, the RAAF has now …

ITEC 2018: Griffins and Squirrels leave helicopter flying school

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ITEC 2018: Griffins and Squirrels leave helicopter flying school

9th May 2018

The last graduates leave the UK’s Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) on 28 March having trained on the Squirrel HT1/HT2 and Griffin HT1 helicopters at …

ITEC 2018: FlightSafety adds to KC-46A aircrew training

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ITEC 2018: FlightSafety adds to KC-46A aircrew training

9th May 2018

The US DoD has announced that FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC) has been awarded a $35 million modification to a previously awarded contract for the KC-46A …

ITEC 2018: VT MAK updates its software suite

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ITEC 2018: VT MAK updates its software suite

9th May 2018

Software integration specialists, VT MAK, has just unveiled the latest releases of its flagship software products, VR-Forces, VR-Vantage and VR-Engage to coincide with ITEC 2018. …

ITEC 2018: LVC on the rise (video)

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ITEC 2018: LVC on the rise (video)

9th May 2018

The military training and simulation market is increasingly opening itself up to live, virtual and constructive (LVC) architecture. The model is associated with providing defence …

ITEC 2018: Talking points (video)

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ITEC 2018: Talking points (video)

9th May 2018

Always a key fixture of the training and simulation events circuit, ITEC heads to Stuttgart this year where a strong German military presence and industry …

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LCS Lightweight Tow system testing moves ahead

9th May 2018

The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Modules programme has completed the at-sea testing of the AN/SLQ-61 Lightweight Tow (LWT) Torpedo Defense Mission Module …

HII starts DDG 125 build

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HII starts DDG 125 build

9th May 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has begun fabrication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) with the cutting of the first …

Opinion: Royal Navy sailing to stronger waters?

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Opinion: Royal Navy sailing to stronger waters?

9th May 2018

In late 2017 the UK Royal Navy (RN) seemed to be in a difficult place. Wracked by funding challenges threatening enormous cuts, and unable to …

USCG commandant calls for trust building in arctic region

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USCG commandant calls for trust building in arctic region

9th May 2018

Russia and China may be rushing to plant their flag in the melting arctic circle but now is the time to strengthen ties and build …

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