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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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UDT Europe 2017: Germany’s procurement boost

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UDT Europe 2017: Germany’s procurement boost

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The 2016 White Paper on the future of the Bundeswehr marked a turning point for the German military, seeing a need for growth in the …

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30th May 2017

Q4 Services has introduced a new direct projection dome display to meet customer requirements for systems with a smaller training footprint. The Q4 DirectVue dome …

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30th May 2017

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RAN MASTIS terminals set for upgrade

30th May 2017

BAE Systems Australia has received a four-year contract worth $30 million to upgrade maritime satellite communications terminals for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the company …

Raytheon’s VDS selected for US Navy LCS

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Raytheon’s VDS selected for US Navy LCS

29th May 2017

Raytheon will provide the new Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) for the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class under a $27.9 million contract announced on …

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Boeing wins MOKV contract

29th May 2017

Boeing has been awarded a $58.6 million, 35-month contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to demonstrate its Multi-Object Kill Vehicle (MOKV) technology, the company …

Northrop Grumman demos HAMMR

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Northrop Grumman demos HAMMR

29th May 2017

Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated its Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar (HAMMR) during the US Army’s counter-rocket, artillery and mortar test at Yuma Proving Ground earlier this …

Indonesia inducts BTR-4M… but looking elsewhere

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Indonesia inducts BTR-4M… but looking elsewhere

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Spets Techno Export announced that the Indonesian Marine Corps has officially started using an initial batch of five Ukrainian-built BTR-4M 8x8 APCs that were delivered …

Orbital ATK receives new ammo orders

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Orbital ATK receives new ammo orders

29th May 2017

Orbital ATK has received orders worth $76 million from the US Army to manufacture and deliver .50 calibre ammunition, the company announced on 24 May. …

Colombian Army activates new Special Forces Battalion

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Colombian Army activates new Special Forces Battalion

29th May 2017

The Colombian Army activated the Urban Special Forces (SF) Battalion N°7 in Medellin, Department of Antioquia, on May 17, in an effort to counter organised …

New gear for Singapore special forces

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New gear for Singapore special forces

29th May 2017

The Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) of the Singapore Armed Forces has inducted a series of new personal equipment and firearms. A notable additional is …

HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters reduced order book

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HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters reduced order book

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