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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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Analysis: Joined-up helicopter training

15th June 2017

It is not a new thing that helicopter simulators have been assisting militaries with their operational budgets over the years.

Paris Air Show: Sikorsky platform developments (video)

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Paris Air Show: Sikorsky platform developments (video)

15th June 2017

Sikorsky's VP for Asia Christophe Nurit discusses the company's recent developments with the CH-53K King Stallion, which is set to replace the CH-53E Super Stallion …

RNZAF trains for flight in mountainous regions

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RNZAF trains for flight in mountainous regions

15th June 2017

The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF’s) No. 3 Squadron is currently undergoing its annual mountain flying and level readiness training.The ten day training programme, …

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GA to provide AAG for CVN 80

14th June 2017

General Atomics has been awarded a sole source production contract modification for the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for the US Navy's future Enterprise (CVN 80) aircraft …

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PAE ISR wins place on US Navy contract

14th June 2017

PAE ISR has won a position on a US Navy indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide UAS intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) services in support of the US …

US Navy orders APKWS rockets

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US Navy orders APKWS rockets

14th June 2017

BAE Systems has received a $180.5 million contract from the US Navy to continue producing Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, the company …

IAF orders IAI’s EHUD ACMI systems

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IAF orders IAI’s EHUD ACMI systems

14th June 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) MALAM division has received orders from the Israeli Air Force (IAF) for its EHUD Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation (ACMI) system, the company announced …

USCG orders more response boats

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USCG orders more response boats

14th June 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded a contract worth $6 million to Metal Shark Aluminum Boats for 15 Response Boats-Small II (RB-S IIs) and associated …

Paris Air Show: Boeing to ink EMD Chinook contract

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Paris Air Show: Boeing to ink EMD Chinook contract

14th June 2017

Boeing expects to ink the engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) contract for the manufacture of three CH-47F Block II aircraft before the end of August …

GECO Puma MSS achieves FOC

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GECO Puma MSS achieves FOC

14th June 2017

Inzpire's GECO Mission Support System (MSS) in use with the UK Joint Helicopter Command’s Puma helicopter fleet has achieved Final Operating Capability (FOC). The GECO MSS …

DCNS demos I4 Drones mission system

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DCNS demos I4 Drones mission system

14th June 2017

DCNS has carried out a demonstration of its I4 Drones mission system coordinating the deployment of three different unmanned systems in a simulated maritime security …

Ukraine adds to diverse vehicle fleet

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Ukraine adds to diverse vehicle fleet

14th June 2017

The Ukrainian military and internal security forces continue to take delivery of two new types of domestically-manufactured 4x4 infantry mobility vehicles (IMVs), adding to an …

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