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Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

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Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

28th January 2026

The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2026.

US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s 50-year service highlights capability gaps in Antarctica

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US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s 50-year service highlights capability gaps in Antarctica

28th January 2026

Delays in the construction of the Polar Security Cutter – the future substitute for the Polar Star – are likely to prolong the ageing icebreaker’s service time even more, putting the USCG in a risky position.

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Opinion: Time to get the UK’s house in order

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Opinion: Time to get the UK’s house in order

28th December 2017

There have been reports that the UK Ministry of Defence is in the midst of yet another budget crisis, suffering from the challenge of trying …

Saab MCS for German Leopard 2 A7V

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Saab MCS for German Leopard 2 A7V

28th December 2017

Saab has received an order from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to supply its Mobile Camouflage System (MCS), the company announced on 19 December. The Barracuda MCS …

Firing trials of Sea Ceptor complete

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Firing trials of Sea Ceptor complete

28th December 2017

The Royal Navy has successfully completed First of Class firing trials of the Sea Ceptor air defence system on board HMS Argyll, MBDA announced on …

Milrem Robotics demos waypoint navigation solution

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Milrem Robotics demos waypoint navigation solution

27th December 2017

Milrem Robotics has successfully demonstrated waypoint navigation capabilities of the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), the company announced on 19 December. The autonomous solution allowed …

PZL to modernise 130 Orlik TC-I trainers

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PZL to modernise 130 Orlik TC-I trainers

27th December 2017

PZL Warszawa-Okęcie has received a contract to upgrade the Polish Air Force’s PZL 130 Orlik TC-I trainer aircraft fleet to the latest standard, Airbus announced …

Sagetech supports UAS civil airspace flight

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Sagetech supports UAS civil airspace flight

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Patria to upgrade Finnish FACs

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Patria to upgrade Finnish FACs

27th December 2017

The Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Command is set to sign a contract with Patria Aviation for the upgrade of the Hamina-class fast attack missile craft …

Israeli Navy diving unit ponders upgrades

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26th December 2017

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QinetiQ-led team to bid for JFST project

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NATO orders Elbit Systems' DIRCM systems

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NATO orders Elbit Systems' DIRCM systems

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Elbit Systems has received a follow-on contract to supply additional J-Music Direct Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) self-protection systems for NATO’s A330 Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet …

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