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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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As the Swedish Navy’s next-generation A26 submarine build gets underway thoughts have turned to the platform's logistics support with high expectations for operational availability. The …

EW Europe: US explores high-power electromagnetics

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EW Europe: US explores high-power electromagnetics

30th May 2017

EW and cyber operations are increasingly considered part of a larger whole and in the foreseeable future could be joined by High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) …

Airbus selects new Skynet 5 channel partner

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Airbus selects new Skynet 5 channel partner

30th May 2017

Airbus Defence and Space has selected Planet Communications Asia Public (PlanetComm) as its newest channel partner for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services, the company announced …

EW Europe: Elbit receives J-Music DIRCM contract

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EW Europe: Elbit receives J-Music DIRCM contract

30th May 2017

Elbit Systems has won a contract worth $25 million from an undisclosed international customer for the supply of J-Music Direct Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) self-protection systems, …

EW Europe: SMART-L MM radar family expanded

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EW Europe: SMART-L MM radar family expanded

30th May 2017

Dutch radar specialists Thales Nederland has unveiled a land-based, mobile tactical variant of its new SMART-L MM long-range multi-mission radar system. The new radar designated …

EW Europe: SIGINT payload tested on Puma UAS

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EW Europe: SIGINT payload tested on Puma UAS

30th May 2017

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has completed final testing of the latest variant of its Silent Echo signals intelligence (SIGINT) payload, service officials have explained.  …

EW Europe: Russia develops on-the-move SATCOM

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EW Europe: Russia develops on-the-move SATCOM

30th May 2017

A new-generation military satellite-on-the-move (SOTM) system for seamless communications, dubbed Loshtina-GUS, was revealed by Ruselectronics holding, a Rostec company.  The terminal has already passed its state …

EW Europe: Cyber and EW attacks converge

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EW Europe: Cyber and EW attacks converge

30th May 2017

Cyber and electronic warfare will in the future be convergent methods of attack, as adversaries take the opportunity to deploy radio frequency-induced cyber effects. While …

EW Europe: Rising COMINT role for submarines

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EW Europe: Rising COMINT role for submarines

30th May 2017

The proliferation of radio frequency (RF) communications in conflict zones around the world's littorals means the submarine is an increasingly important communications intelligence (COMINT) platform.  …

EW Europe: Ukraine highlights EW threat

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EW Europe: Ukraine highlights EW threat

30th May 2017

Access to, and control of, the electromagnetic spectrum for military operations is one of the defining aspects of electronic warfare, and its importance is being …

EW Europe: Leonardo's RF renaissance

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EW Europe: Leonardo's RF renaissance

30th May 2017

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Somali security forces receive Italian rafts

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Somali security forces have taken delivery of four ex-Italian Navy rafts from the Italian Ministry of Defence. The vessels, which can carry up to 15 people, …

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