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France mulls new turret options to increase its VBCI IFV’s firepower

27th March 2026

The proposed enhancements could better position the French Army’s armoured infantry fighting vehicle for future export campaigns.

CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

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CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

26th March 2026

From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the helicopter’s latest developments.

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JSSD-K construction work set to begin

2nd January 2018

Work is set to begin on a new joint logistics operations centre for the US Special Operations Command Central’s Joint Special Operations Forces Support Detachment …

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Elbit Systems' Seagull in maritime exercise

2nd January 2018

Elbit Systems’ Seagull unmanned surface vessel (USV) has taken part in a joint UK-Israeli exercise in Haifa Bay. The USV performed a mine counter measure …

Saab expands naval portfolio

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Saab expands naval portfolio

2nd January 2018

Saab has expanded its naval domain capabilities with the acquisition of the Swedish combat boat producer N Sundin Dockstavarvet and the repair shipyard Muskövarvet.The acquisition …

TerraSim releases TerraTools 5.5

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TerraSim releases TerraTools 5.5

2nd January 2018

TerraSim has released a new version of its virtual terrain generation software, TerraTools 5.5. The new version contains a variety of new features, enhancements, maintenance …

US Army orders 258 more JLTVs

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US Army orders 258 more JLTVs

2nd January 2018

Oshkosh Defense has received an order worth $100.1 million from the US Army to deliver 258 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs). This is the seventh …

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MDA to support NATO’s Project Triton

2nd January 2018

MDA has signed a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency to provide a new maritime command and control solution, the company announced on …

USSOCOM looks to alternate mobility designs

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USSOCOM looks to alternate mobility designs

2nd January 2018

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is investigating alternative propulsion designs for its Light Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (LTATV) fleet.  The command's interest in possible hybrid, fuel …

Japan considers EW aircraft and greater offensive capabilities

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Japan considers EW aircraft and greater offensive capabilities

2nd January 2018

Japan’s MoD is considering the acquisition of electronic warfare (EW) aircraft to blunt enemy air defences and command networks, with several jets to be procured …

Airbus Helicopters to support RAF’s Puma Mk2

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Airbus Helicopters to support RAF’s Puma Mk2

2nd January 2018

Airbus Helicopters and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed a follow-on support arrangement contract to provide support to the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Puma …

Japan's first KC-46A tanker ordered

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Japan's first KC-46A tanker ordered

2nd January 2018

Boeing has received a contract to deliver a KC-46A Pegasus tanker and logistics support to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), the company announced on …

Analysis: Is a Chinese cyberwar on the horizon?

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Analysis: Is a Chinese cyberwar on the horizon?

2nd January 2018

A new report has warned US government decision-makers that China has placed such a high value on information dominance that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) …

Russia and India dominate helicopter orders

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Russia and India dominate helicopter orders

31st December 2017

Two nations that have dominated the military helicopter headlines in the latter half of 2017 are Russia and India. Russia saw numerous orders for new …

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