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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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6th October 2017

The US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme seeks to shape the services helicopter fleet of the future.  Dan Bailey, programme director for JMR/FVL with …

AUSA 2017: Army ramps up overmatch capabilities (video)

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AUSA 2017: Army ramps up overmatch capabilities (video)

6th October 2017

As the US Army looks to retain its overmatch capabilities with various new vehicle programmes ad modernisations, Shephard looks at some of the key developments for the …

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AUSA 2017: What to expect (video)

6th October 2017

As Shephard prepares for this year's AUSA exhibition in Washington DC, Land Warfare International editor Grant Turnbull sits down with Beth Maundrill to discuss the …

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Mantaro Networks and Beeper Communications Israel have received funding to support the development of unmanned search and rescue systems (USRS). The project aims to fill …

Aurora to scale up production under Boeing

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Aurora to scale up production under Boeing

6th October 2017

The recent acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences by Boeing is likely to result in the expansion of the company's military projects.  Aurora, a developer and …

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Rheinmetall and Paravan sign agreement

6th October 2017

Rheinmetall has entered into a global cooperation agreement with Paravan to advance autonomous driving technologies. The companies will work to develop semi- and fully autonomous …

Taiwan initiates M60A3 upgrade plan

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The Republic of China Army (ROCA) has announced it will kick off a research process to upgrade its M60A3 TTS MBT fleet. After a long …

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AUSA 2017: Meggitt eyes export training market

6th October 2017

With Meggitt Training Systems delivery of the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) II to the US Army continuing apace, attention now turns towards the export market. …

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Pacific 2017: Schiebel and Skeldar spar in Australia

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Australia is shaping up as a battleground for suppliers of rotary-winged UAVs as the country’s military eyes future acquisitions. Two top contenders are Schiebel and …

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Anzac-class frigates to get radar upgrade

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CEA Technologies has been awarded a contract worth AUD$148 million to provide a new air search radar, known as the CEAFAR2-L, for the Royal Australian …

Pacific 2017: Pacific Patrol Boat production gathers steam

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Pacific 2017: Pacific Patrol Boat production gathers steam

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Good progress is being made on the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPR-B) programme, with the first vessel slated for Papua New Guinea on schedule for …

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Pacific 2017: Australia declares love for Romeo

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