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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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USCG FRC arrives in Hawaii

2nd October 2017

The US Coast Guard's (USCG's) new Sentinel class cutter Oliver Berry has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, the US Pacific Command announced on 25 September. The …

AUSA 2017: Army unmanned convoy efforts leap forward

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AUSA 2017: Army unmanned convoy efforts leap forward

2nd October 2017

The US Army’s unmanned resupply effort has taken a step forward following demonstrations of the latest advancements in the Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) Science and …

AUSA 2017: Resurgence of the HF radio

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AUSA 2017: Resurgence of the HF radio

2nd October 2017

As military users look to High Frequency (HF) radio technology to support operations in SATCOM denied areas, radio manufacturer Harris will soon deliver its 1,000th …

AUSA 2017: Bell to fly Valor soon

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AUSA 2017: Bell to fly Valor soon

2nd October 2017

The Bell Helicopter V-280 Valor is due to fly imminently as the vehicle is now 100% complete. The FVL technology demonstrator aircraft is being built …

AUSA 2017: US Army advances robotic mule use

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AUSA 2017: US Army advances robotic mule use

2nd October 2017

Ten unmanned systems will be taking part in the US Army’s Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) programme with trials currently taking place at Fort Benning, …

AUSA 2017: 3M unveils new helmet

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AUSA 2017: 3M unveils new helmet

2nd October 2017

Ceradyne, a subsidiary of 3M, is launching its latest combat helmet at AUSA in Washington DC. Known as the Combat II Ballistic Helmet L110, the …

Latvia receives first Austrian howitzers

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Latvia receives first Austrian howitzers

2nd October 2017

Latvia has received its first examples of second-hand M109 self-propelled howitzers from Austria, as part of an agreement signed between the two countries in April. …

MDM 2017: BAE Systems highlights ACV C2 possibilities

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MDM 2017: BAE Systems highlights ACV C2 possibilities

2nd October 2017

BAE Systems used the Modern Day Marine venue at Quantico, Virginia to highlight ‘the state of the possible’ for a command and control variant of …

AUSA 2017: All eyes on Cayuse Warriors next home

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AUSA 2017: All eyes on Cayuse Warriors next home

2nd October 2017

With 30 MD Helicopters MD 530F Cayuse Warriors earmarked to be in Kabul by next year, further aircraft are expected to be delivered to other …

AUSA 2017: WIN-T fiasco presents opportunities

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AUSA 2017: WIN-T fiasco presents opportunities

2nd October 2017

The US Army’s decision to all but end the Warfighter Information Network–Tactical (WIN-T) programme could now see other industry players, including relative newcomers, position their …

SEA supports UK Chinook/MARS project

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SEA supports UK Chinook/MARS project

2nd October 2017

SEA is providing modelling and simulation support to the UK Ministry of Defence Chinook project team as a method of assessing key aircraft handling qualities, …

Russia launches large-scale BMP-2, BMD-2 upgrades

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Russia launches large-scale BMP-2, BMD-2 upgrades

2nd October 2017

The Russian MoD and KBP, a subsidiary of the industrial conglomerate Rostec, have signed a contract covering the upgrade and refurbishment of around 540 BMP-2 …

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