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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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Alpha, Sightec enter partnership

20th November 2017

Spain's Alpha Unmanned Systems, manufacturer of the Alpha 800 gasoline-powered UAS, has entered into a technology partnership with Sightec, an Israel-based developer of video image …

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20th November 2017

As the Gulf region lurches from one security crisis to another, the need for missile defence is increasing as insurgent groups and states develop long-range …

Terma partners with TASL for Indian radar project

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Terma partners with TASL for Indian radar project

20th November 2017

Terma has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) for the Indian Navy’s Surface Surveillance Radar (SSR) project. A contract to execute the project was announced …

Bangladesh issues requirement for 4x4 LAV

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Bangladesh issues requirement for 4x4 LAV

20th November 2017

The Bangladesh Army is seeking a new 4x4 light armoured vehicle (LAV) in several variants, according to an RfP document issued by the Directorate General …

Japan makes decisions on Aegis Ashore deployment

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Japan makes decisions on Aegis Ashore deployment

19th November 2017

Japan’s MoD has decided to allocate two Aegis Ashore facilities armed with SM-3 Block IIA missiles to the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF), and to …

Indian Army launches hunt for 60 UAVs

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Indian Army launches hunt for 60 UAVs

19th November 2017

The Indian Army is seeking a short-range UAV to boost the ISR capabilities of combat units deployed along the country’s borders with China and Pakistan. …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Fury given engine endurance boost

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Fury given engine endurance boost

19th November 2017

Lockheed Martin's Fury UAS now boasts an endurance of 15 continuous flight hours owing to a newly integrated 1803 engine. Announcing the UAV engine upgrades …

Hensoldt modernises ATC at German airfields

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Hensoldt modernises ATC at German airfields

17th November 2017

Hensoldt is supplying its Aerodrome Surveillance Radar – Series (ASR-S) for German military airfields to modernise air traffic control (ATC), the company announced on 15 …

Opinion: Learning the lessons of Gulf defence procurement

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Opinion: Learning the lessons of Gulf defence procurement

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced at the Dubai Air Show that it is keen to acquire the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This is the …

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WEW Container Systems will deliver additional Camel low-profile water tank modules for the US Army under a contract announced on 14 November. The contract will …

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