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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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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

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Rockwell demos WBHF comms link

21st September 2017

Rockwell Collins has successfully demonstrated the resilience of next-generation high frequency (HF) communications using a wideband high frequency (WBHF) system over a 5,000 mile distance, …

Cobham pilot breathing sensors complete

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Cobham pilot breathing sensors complete

21st September 2017

Cobham has completed internal development of an Exhalation Gas Sensor for the US Air Force (USAF) School of Aerospace Medicine, the company announced on 18 …

KNO seeks to plug training gaps

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KNO seeks to plug training gaps

21st September 2017

The UK continues to retire its C-130J Super Hercules MoD and is looking to sell the older aircraft to nations which could now be left …

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SADC SF expands capabilities

21st September 2017

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Special Forces completed its most recent biennial training exercise in September, further extending its capabilities and interoperability as a …

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New autonomous unmanned track loader

21st September 2017

Horiba Mira has has developed an autonomous unmanned compact track loader designed to conduct engineering tasks that are considered too dangerous for an operator. The …

MDM 2017: AeroVironment highlights UAS camera upgrade

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MDM 2017: AeroVironment highlights UAS camera upgrade

21st September 2017

In addition to spotlighting expanded datalink compatibility for Raven and Puma AE with the new M1/M2/M5 radios and frequency spectrum, AeroVironment used MDM 2017 to …

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Rheinmetall, Rohde & Schwarz to form JV

21st September 2017

Rheinmetall and Rohde & Schwarz have signed an agreement to form a joint venture (JV) company to bid for the German military’s mobile tactical communications …

MDM 2017: Industry opportunities in USMC logistics portfolio

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MDM 2017: Industry opportunities in USMC logistics portfolio

20th September 2017

In an overview of the new Logistics Combat Element Systems portfolio on the opening day of Modern Day Marine, service leaders identified a range of …

Sea Machines launches ACS for marine vessels

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Sea Machines launches ACS for marine vessels

20th September 2017

Sea Machines Robotics has released an autonomous control system (ACS) for commercial marine vessels. Called Sea Machines 300, the technology upgrades a vessel’s operating controls …

Special warfare applications for Wave Glider

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Special warfare applications for Wave Glider

20th September 2017

Naval customers and Liquid Robotics are considering a variety of ‘special warfare applications’ for the next-generation Wave Glider unmanned surface vessel (USV), company officials have …

US Navy receives USS Portland

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US Navy receives USS Portland

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has delivered the amphibious transport dock USS Portland to the US Navy, the company announced on 18 September. To date, HII …

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US Navy at full stretch

20th September 2017

US Navy readiness has once again come under scrutiny and action is needed to address challenges including persistent maintenance and training, according to a report. …

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