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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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EID wins Tejo class comms contract

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EID has been awarded a contract worth $5.4 million to equip the Portuguese Navy’s Tejo-class coastal patrol vessels with integrated communication systems, the company announced …

Thailand to upgrade more F-5 fighters

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Thailand to upgrade more F-5 fighters

4th August 2017

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has asked the government for approval to upgrade four of its ageing Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighters, including new …

US Army studies M249 replacement

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US Army studies M249 replacement

3rd August 2017

In the aftermath of a classified industry day of briefings and discussions, the US Army is calling for industry white papers to detail potential replacements …

First of many for Centrik software

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First of many for Centrik software

3rd August 2017

Following the news that Martek Marine will utilise Total AOC's Centrik UAS mission management solution officials from the software firm say they will make a …

Analysis: The growth of Turkey's defence industry

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Analysis: The growth of Turkey's defence industry

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It is clear that key decision makers within Turkey regard the development of the country’s domestic defence industry as an existential matter.

Romania boosts defence spending

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Romania boosts defence spending

3rd August 2017

Romania’s Supreme Defence Council (CSAT) has approved the Armed Forces Endowment Plan 2017-2026, as Bucharest vies to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP spending target, it was …

General Dynamics unveils Hook3

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General Dynamics unveils Hook3

3rd August 2017

General Dynamics has introduced a new Combat Survival Radio (CSR) designed to provide direct line-of-sight voice and two-way data communications to help combat search and rescue …

Fincantieri's week in the spotlight

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Fincantieri's week in the spotlight

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Events of the past week have proved a mixed bag for Fincantieri after its thwarted attempt to purchase shipbuilder STX France and successful conclusion of …

USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles

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USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles

3rd August 2017

Oshkosh‘s Defense has received an order worth over $16 million to provide an additional 23 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the US …

Germany to upgrade P-3C fleet

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Germany to upgrade P-3C fleet

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Germany will upgrade its eight-strong P-3C fleet in a five-year programme that will keep the aircraft at the backbone of the country’s maritime patrol capability …

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Iraq requests vessel support from US

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The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of follow-on technical support (FOTS) for vessels and a ship repair …

BAE delivers first Hawk trainers to Oman

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BAE delivers first Hawk trainers to Oman

3rd August 2017

BAE Systems has delivered the first Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers to the Royal Air Force of Oman, the company announced on 31 July. The two Mark …

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