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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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Bulgaria set to launch long-delayed armour upgrades

31st January 2018

The Bulgarian MoD has indicated it will acquire new wheeled IFVs as part of its modernisation agenda, in addition to upgrading existing Soviet-era armour. According …

ADECS 2018: Stark warnings for maritime defence in Asian waters (video)

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ADECS 2018: Stark warnings for maritime defence in Asian waters (video)

31st January 2018

Shephard speaks with key industry analysts on the challenges and facing the waters surrounding Asia-Pacific and how both navies and coast guards are combating these difficulties.

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Atlas Dynamics, Luxriot enter partnership

31st January 2018

Atlas Dynamics has partnered with Luxriot to develop UAS-based solutions for the defence, security and first response markets, the companies announced on 29 January. Atlas Dynamics …

ADECS 2018: CRFS making spectrum waves (video)

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ADECS 2018: CRFS making spectrum waves (video)

31st January 2018

CRFS is exhibiting for the first time at ADECS 2018, the RF spectrum monitoring solutions company already has a footprint in the Asia-Pacific region but …

Opinion: Should we be alarmed when China beats its war drums?

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Opinion: Should we be alarmed when China beats its war drums?

31st January 2018

Why are constant references to ‘preparations for war’ emanating from China? And should neighbours and the wider world be alarmed?

Leonardo files another lawsuit to halt US Army Lakota buy

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Leonardo files another lawsuit to halt US Army Lakota buy

31st January 2018

Airbus Helicopters is warning the Pentagon that its acquisition process is under attack by Italian defence company Leonardo.  The warning came after Leonardo filed another lawsuit …

ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells

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ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells

31st January 2018

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facility on Woody Island in the Paracel Islands is set to become a major SIGINT facility for its operations in …

Leonardo outlook sends shares into tailspin

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Leonardo outlook sends shares into tailspin

30th January 2018

Shares in Italy's Leonardo, one of world's top ten defence companies, went into free fall on 30 January after the company presented a recovery plan …

Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China tensions mount

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Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China tensions mount

30th January 2018

Taiwan troops staged live-fire exercises on 30 January to simulate fending off an invasion, as the island's main threat China steps up pressure on President …

Triumph to continue AH-1Z bonded panel production

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Triumph to continue AH-1Z bonded panel production

30th January 2018

Triumph Group has signed a new agreement with Bell Helicopter to extend its production of bonded panel structures for the AH-1Z attack helicopter through 2021, …

Canada receives Polaris special ops vehicles

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Canada receives Polaris special ops vehicles

30th January 2018

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) has taken delivery of its first DAGOR Ultra-Light Combat Vehicles (ULCV) from Polaris.Polaris is delivering 52 DAGOR vehicles …

US: Russia doing nothing to end Ukraine conflict

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US: Russia doing nothing to end Ukraine conflict

30th January 2018

Russia has done ‘absolutely nothing’ to end the conflict in Ukraine and Washington is deeply disappointed with Moscow's lack of progress towards a peace deal, …

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