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US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

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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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The US Embassy in Manila announced on 11 September that the US military had deployed ‘Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systems’ - note the plural - to …

DSEI 2017: Thales pitches new F90 rifle to Germany

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DSEI 2017: Thales pitches new F90 rifle to Germany

12th September 2017

Defence manufacturer Thales has set its sight on the European and NATO market for its new F90MBR modular bullpup rifle, with the company already bidding …

DSEI 2017: UK Dragonfire aims to the future (video)

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DSEI 2017: UK Dragonfire aims to the future (video)

12th September 2017

Earlier this year, the UK MoD awarded a contract to an industrial consortium of companies to develop laser technology for directed energy weapons. Shephard talks through …

US DoD certifies ViaSat's VRG-1000

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US DoD certifies ViaSat's VRG-1000

12th September 2017

ViaSat has received certification from the US Department of Defense (DoD) AIMS Program Office for its Radio Frequency Generator 1000 (VRG-1000), the company announced on …

DSEI 2017: Babcock unveils Arrowhead 120 design

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DSEI 2017: Babcock unveils Arrowhead 120 design

12th September 2017

Following the publication of the UK Government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), Babcock has released its design for the Type 31e frigate. Focused on providing a …

H145M flies with HForce

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H145M flies with HForce

12th September 2017

Airbus Helicopters’ H145M has performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system, the company announced on 8 September.HForce is a modular weapon system …

DSEI 2017: Leonardo discovers new path forward for ASDOT

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DSEI 2017: Leonardo discovers new path forward for ASDOT

12th September 2017

Despite Leonardo initially indicating to Shephard it would push its M-346 (pictured) training aircraft for the UK Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) programme, it could …

DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

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DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

12th September 2017

Rheinmetall Canada is displaying its armed UGV - the concept is a modular system and its base versions can be used for logistics, surveillance or …

HMS Prince of Wales named

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HMS Prince of Wales named

12th September 2017

The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier has been officially named HMS Prince of Wales on 9 September during a ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland. The naming …

DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

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DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

12th September 2017

Robots are advancing so much that it would be ‘really stupid’ if they were not used for dangerous missions such as breaching buildings in future …

DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled

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DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled

12th September 2017

IAI has unveiled its latest iteration of its loitering munition, the Maritime Harop, at DSEI 2017 in London. The Maritime Harop is a long endurance …

DSEI 2017: Esterline launches new hearing protection

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DSEI 2017: Esterline launches new hearing protection

12th September 2017

Defence and aerospace technology company Esterline has launched its new hearing protection headset for the first time at DSEI 2017. The headset, which is known …

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