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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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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

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Portugal clears way for small arms refresh

12th June 2017

The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense has authorised the country’s army to acquire small arms and associated sights, equipment and services, through the NATO Support …

Connect-D for German troops in Lithuania

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Connect-D for German troops in Lithuania

12th June 2017

Airbus has rolled out Connect-D support communications to German military bases in Lithuania, the company announced on 7 June. Through Connect-D, Airbus now supplies internet, telephone …

Asia remains prime target for piracy

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Asia remains prime target for piracy

12th June 2017

Crime on the high seas appears to be staging something of a comeback according to warnings from watchdog groups and security experts, with Asia the …

BAE Systems flies Advanced Hawk aircraft

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BAE Systems flies Advanced Hawk aircraft

12th June 2017

BAE Systems has successfully completed the first flight of its Advanced Hawk concept demonstrator aircraft at its facility in Warton, Lancashire, the company announced on 7 …

RAAF signs MMS agreement

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RAAF signs MMS agreement

12th June 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will benefit from a new operations management resource under an agreement with Boeing companies Jeppesen and Tapestry Solutions. The …

ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio

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ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio

10th June 2017

Israel-based Controp has in recent months been showcasing the latest additions to its STAMP family of aircraft payloads at overseas shows, such as AUVSI’s Xponential …

BAE Systems receives DARPA contracts

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BAE Systems receives DARPA contracts

9th June 2017

BAE Systems has received two contracts from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop technology that will enable compact UAS to conduct multiple mission …

US Navy orders deployable P-8A trainers

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US Navy orders deployable P-8A trainers

9th June 2017

Boeing has received a contract to deliver Deployable Mission Readiness Trainers (DMRTs) to the US Navy for its P-8A Poseidon fleet, the company announced on …

Aero, Sikorsky extend UH-60 cockpit contract

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Aero, Sikorsky extend UH-60 cockpit contract

9th June 2017

Czech company Aero Vodochody and Sikorsky have extended their contract on Black Hawk helicopter cockpits, Aero Vodochody announced on 6 June. Under the new contract …

Patrol vessel bound for French Guiana

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Patrol vessel bound for French Guiana

9th June 2017

The French Navy has taken command of its second and final Guyanese Light Patrol Vessel (PLG), P734 La Résolue, which was officially handed over by …

EW Europe: Northrop's RWR nears production

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EW Europe: Northrop's RWR nears production

9th June 2017

The updated AN/APR-39D(V)2 radar warning receiver/electronic warfare management system from Northrop Grumman is starting production. The system would begin full rate production in July and …

Saudi Arabia requests AN/TPQ-53(V) radars

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Saudi Arabia requests AN/TPQ-53(V) radars

9th June 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of AN/TPQ-53(V) radar systems and related support to the government of …

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