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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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General Dynamics Mission Systems has won a full-rate production contract from the US Marine Corps (USMC) for the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) …

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4th September 2017

Endeavor Robotics has received a $15 million order from the US government for upgrades and accessories to support currently fielded UGVs, the company announced on …

MSPO 2017: ​First Krab howitzers delivered

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MSPO 2017: ​First Krab howitzers delivered

4th September 2017

The Polish Army has officially received the first Regina artillery squadron armed with Krab 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers.  The official handover ceremony took place on …

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GA-ASI opens new FTTC hangar

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has opened its new Flight Test and Training Centre (FTTC) hangar at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System Business Park …

PLAN commissions largest supply ship

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PLAN commissions largest supply ship

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The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) commissioned its first Type 901 fast supply ship in the southern city of Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province on 1 …

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Servowatch’s IPMS for Philippine frigates

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The two frigates being built for the Philippine Navy by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) will be fitted with Servowatch Systems' Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) …

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The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale for an Australian MH-60R helicopter upgrade programme, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on …

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Japan shows new Type 16 MCV

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A single Type 16 Manoeuvre Combat Vehicle (16MCV) appeared at the Fuji Firepower demonstration in Japan on 27 August. However, instead of the expected production …

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MSPO 2017: Rafael pushes Trophy in Eastern Europe

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North Korean SOF show of force fails to impress

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GE’s gas turbines to power new vessels

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GE’s Marine Solutions' family of LM2500 aeroderivative marine gas turbines have been selected to power two vessels being built for US Navy and Coast Guard …

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