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Traditional suppliers are struggling to meet the Middle East’s armoured vehicle modernisation needs, creating opportunities for South Korean manufacturers and regional defence industries.

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US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

21st October 2026

Boeing has outlined its upcoming precision-landing and carrier-airspace trials as MQ-25 manufacturing shifts towards Illinois, with initial Lot 1 deliveries expected in 2029.

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South Korea launches second LPH

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South Korea launches second LPH

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Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) ceremonially launched a landing platform helicopter (LPH) – the second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship – in Busan on 14 …

Asia-Pacific is perfect testbed for USN’s EFP programme

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16th May 2018

The USN is using the Pacific region to exploit the capabilities of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EFP) and to possibly develop a new concept …

Opinion: Futenma relocation on Okinawa deserves medal for mediocrity

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Opinion: Futenma relocation on Okinawa deserves medal for mediocrity

16th May 2018

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma on Okinawa has distracted from more important needs in the Japan-US defence relationship for more than two decades. The …

Heavy fighting as Taliban attack western Afghan city

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Heavy fighting as Taliban attack western Afghan city

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Afghan aircraft on 15 May bombed Taliban positions in the western city of Farah after the insurgents launched a major attempt to capture the provincial …

Insitu and partners progress payload offerings

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Insitu and partners progress payload offerings

15th May 2018

Alongside its recently launched ScanEagle 3, Insitu is evolving its payload capabilities for its family of unmanned solutions with new technologies on the horizon. At its …

ITEC 2018: Holovis forms simulation group

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ITEC 2018: Holovis forms simulation group

15th May 2018

UK-based Holovis has formed a simulation group to leverage technologies from its enterprise and entertainment divisions. Formed in 2004, the company has its roots in …

Sig Sauer’s TANGO6 1-6×24 riflescope for SDMR

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15th May 2018

Sig Sauer’s TANGO6 1-6×24 riflescope has been selected by the US Army for its Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR), the company announced on 11 May. …

ITEC 2018: Growth in US Army’s simulated medical training

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ITEC 2018: Growth in US Army’s simulated medical training

15th May 2018

The US Army is seeing a growth area in the employment of realistic medical training such as manikins, Brig Gen William Cole told delegates at …

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15th May 2018

The US Air Force has awarded a contract to Concurrent Technologies Corporation to design, develop and test a hybrid repower kit to convert the Halvorsen …

US Army receives new communication system

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15th May 2018

The US Army has introduced a new communication system to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team ahead of a company-level combined arms live-fire exercise, the …

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ITEC 2018: German Navy awaits Sea Lion sim decision (video)

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The German Navy is awaiting a decision on the future of its NH90 Sea Lion training. The training device will be located at Nordholz naval …

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AAR Mobility Systems has received a $1.2 million contract from the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) to repair 500 ISU containers for the 1st …

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