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US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

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US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

7th April 2026

The US Army is interested in “innovative, flexible and efficient” capabilities for large-scale combat operations, as well as more agile approaches to improve efficiency and reduce ammunition transfer time.

Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

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Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

6th April 2026

Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2 as well as its variants, operational service and future prospects.

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I/ITSEC 2017: BISim unveils new IG concept

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I/ITSEC 2017: BISim unveils new IG concept

4th December 2017

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has unveiled a new simulation technology to help international militaries train for operations and cut costs. VBS Blue IG, expected to …

France receives first MMP weapon systems

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France receives first MMP weapon systems

4th December 2017

The French armed forces has received the first batch of 50 missiles and 20 firing posts of the medium-range Missile Moyen Portee (MMP) missile, MBDA …

Bell explores possibilities in Poland

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Bell explores possibilities in Poland

4th December 2017

Bell Helicopter continues to perceive Poland as one of the most attractive export markets in the Central and Eastern Europe region, putting high hopes on the …

USCG receives 11th C-130J Super Hercules

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USCG receives 11th C-130J Super Hercules

4th December 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has received its 11th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin, the USCG announced on 29 November. …

ScanEagle aids disaster recovery missions

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ScanEagle aids disaster recovery missions

4th December 2017

Insitu's ScanEagle UAS has taken part in disaster recovery and fire suppression missions in California, Oregon and Texas, the company announced on 28 November. Insitu's …

Singapore Army unveils soldier load-bearing system

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Singapore Army unveils soldier load-bearing system

4th December 2017

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) unveiled its next-generation Load-Bearing System (LBS) on 1 December. Soldiers and defence scientists with backgrounds in human factors and anthropology …

I/ITSEC 2017: French Navy receives custom designed simulators

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I/ITSEC 2017: French Navy receives custom designed simulators

3rd December 2017

Antycip Simulation and Naval Group have provided upgraded ship defence simulators to the French Navy after eighteen months of 3D content creation and a year …

I/ITSEC 2017: VBS3 integrated into Australia’s air defence sim

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I/ITSEC 2017: VBS3 integrated into Australia’s air defence sim

2nd December 2017

BAE Systems has selected Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) to integrate its VBS3 and VBS IG into Australia’s Advanced Air Defence Simulator (AADS). The AADS is …

I/ITSEC 2017: Cubic eyes greater integration (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: Cubic eyes greater integration (video)

1st December 2017

Shephard spoke with Cubic Global Defense's president Dave Buss about the company's presence at this year's I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, and the recent technology trends in …

Milipol Paris 2017: Macjee showcases Armadillo TA-2 multiple rocket launcher

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Milipol Paris 2017: Macjee showcases Armadillo TA-2 multiple rocket launcher

1st December 2017

Brazilian company Macjee presented its Armadillo TA-2 multiple rocket launcher (MRL) concept at the Milipol internal security fair near Paris recently. A mock-up of the …

Rockwell’s ARC-210 radio for USAF F-16

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Rockwell’s ARC-210 radio for USAF F-16

1st December 2017

Rockwell Collins will equip a US Air Force F-16 aircraft with its next-generation ARC-210 RT-2036(C) networked communications airborne radio, the company announced on 29 November. …

AMAS logs over 55,000 testing miles

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AMAS logs over 55,000 testing miles

1st December 2017

Lockheed Martin’s Autonomous Mobility Applique System (AMAS) has logged more than 55,000 testing miles during the US Army Extended Warfighter Experiment (EWE) at Fort Leonard …

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