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UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

21st October 2026

Airbus is developing new capabilities for its A400M transport aircraft as European countries consider future airlift requirements and the UK plans to deploy the aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

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With changing patterns in Middle Eastern procurement, is Europe missing out?

21st October 2026

Traditional suppliers are struggling to meet the Middle East’s armoured vehicle modernisation needs, creating opportunities for South Korean manufacturers and regional defence industries.

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New vehicles on display in Bahrain

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New vehicles on display in Bahrain

27th October 2017

The Bahrain Royal Guard Special Forces has unveiled a new 4x4 long-range patrol vehicle, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser chassis and assembled in-country.  Shown …

Pirate attacks persist in West Africa

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Pirate attacks persist in West Africa

27th October 2017

As 2017 draws to a close, the threat of pirate attacks in the waters of West Africa continues to affect civil and commercial operators. Just …

Xi arranges a clean sweep of the CMC

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Xi arranges a clean sweep of the CMC

27th October 2017

On 25 October when President Xi Jinping unveiled the new membership of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the leadership body that supervises the People’s Liberation …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Industry leaders call for drone advocacy

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Industry leaders call for drone advocacy

27th October 2017

An underlying theme at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, was the need for the industry to work together to guide public …

Army arsenal spotlights capability upgrade

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Army arsenal spotlights capability upgrade

27th October 2017

A recent $41.7 million investment in the Watervliet Arsenal manufacturing centre has positioned the arsenal to better support the emerging readiness needs of US and foreign …

Lockheed introduces C-130 enhancements

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Lockheed introduces C-130 enhancements

27th October 2017

Lockheed Martin has introduced a series of post-production enhancements for the C-130 Hercules that it is calling Aeronautics Capabilities Solutions, the company announced on 25 …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Drones are rocking the mining industry

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Drones are rocking the mining industry

27th October 2017

The mining sector was one of the industries credited with rapidly evolving industrial drone applications at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo. As part of a …

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VolkerStevin wins Devonport jetty contract

27th October 2017

VolkerStevin has received a contract worth approximately £43 million from the UK's Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to construct a new jetty at Thanckes Oil Fuel …

EDA’s helicopter training chalks up successes

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EDA’s helicopter training chalks up successes

27th October 2017

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed its 50th Helicopter Tactics Course (HTC), the agency announced on 24 October. The course, which ran over three …

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Leidos to support Afghan aircraft fleets

27th October 2017

Leidos has received an Afghanistan Contractor Logistics Support contract worth up to $728 million from the US Army to support the Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) and …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Wine industry mulls drone use

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Wine industry mulls drone use

26th October 2017

The potential target market for the use of drones by vineyards and in viticulture management was an area that could see significant growth in future, …

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Triumph bags C-5 landing gear parts contract

26th October 2017

Triumph Group has received a two-year contract worth $22.9 million from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide spare parts for the main landing gear …

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