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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: US Army trials digital sandbox

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I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials digital sandbox

30th November 2017

The US Army Research Laboratory continues to advance its Augmented Reality Sandtable (ARES), which is aiming to give soldiers greater battlefield visualisation compared with older …

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Second NH90 Sea Lion flies

30th November 2017

The second prototype of Germany’s NH90 Sea Lion helicopter has completed its maiden flight, Airbus announced on 28 November.  The aircraft flew from the Airbus …

Europe ‘informally’ agrees on new drone rules

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Europe ‘informally’ agrees on new drone rules

30th November 2017

The European Union’s aviation sector looks to have been given a shot in the arm following an ‘informal’ agreement between the European Parliament (EP) and …

Poland requests HIMARS from US

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Poland requests HIMARS from US

30th November 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to Poland, the …

I/ITSEC 2017: US Army to acquire WIAMan

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I/ITSEC 2017: US Army to acquire WIAMan

30th November 2017

The US Army is set to invest in the new Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin (WIAMan) anthropomorphic test device (ATD) which is set to go into …

Meopta to support potential CV90 Czech build

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Meopta to support potential CV90 Czech build

30th November 2017

Meopta will support line-of-sight technology for BAE Systems’ CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) if the vehicle is selected by the Czech Army.BAE Systems is offering …

FirstLook delivered to Germany as Endeavor continues bumper year

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FirstLook delivered to Germany as Endeavor continues bumper year

30th November 2017

Endeavor Robotics recently concluded the delivery of 44 FirstLook UGVs to Germany, following a competitive industry bid and trial process. The platforms are used by …

I/ITSEC 2017. Thales upgrades Swiss helicopter sims

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I/ITSEC 2017. Thales upgrades Swiss helicopter sims

30th November 2017

Thales has delivered upgrades to simulators used by the Swiss Air Force to train crew on the AS532 Super Puma  and EC635 helicopters, the company announced …

Australia awards lucrative Land 200 Tranche 2 contract

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Australia awards lucrative Land 200 Tranche 2 contract

30th November 2017

Australia announced approval for Project Land 200 Tranche 2 on 28 November. This wide-ranging programme valued at up to A$1.4 billion ($1.06 billion) will continue …

​Atlas Elektronik Finland upgrades Finnish minelayers

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​Atlas Elektronik Finland upgrades Finnish minelayers

30th November 2017

Atlas Elektronik Finland has completed the upgrade of three Finnish defence force Pansio-class inshore minelayers, the company announced on 29 November.  Under a contract signed …

I/ITSEC 2017: Lockheed outlines training strategy (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: Lockheed outlines training strategy (video)

29th November 2017

At this year's I/ITSEC exhibition in Orlando, Florida, Shephard spoke to Lockheed Martin about the company's presence at the show and how it is evolving cost-effective …

I/ITSEC 2017: Brazil renews MASA SWORD contract

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I/ITSEC 2017: Brazil renews MASA SWORD contract

29th November 2017

The Brazilian Army has chosen to renew its software maintenance contract with MASA after four years of training command staff using the MASA SWORD solution. …

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