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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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ViaSat terminals selected for Harrier

26th May 2017

ViaSat has received a contract worth $20 million from Boeing to deliver its KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminals (STT) for integration onto the AV-8B Harrier attack …

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26th May 2017

Prevco Subsea has developed a new diver/surface operated subsea electrical switch which the company will be exhibiting at UDT Europe. The switch comes with many …

US Army explores 3D-printing

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US Army explores 3D-printing

26th May 2017

The US Army’s Armament Research Development and Engineering Center at Picatinny Arsenal has manufactured a 3-D printed grenade launcher as the army explores the potential …

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Saudi Arabia requests navy training

26th May 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale of a navy training programme to the government of Saudi Arabia, …

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Chile selects Lockheed Martin Canada CMS

26th May 2017

Lockheed Martin Canada has received a contract to replace the combat management system on the Chilean Navy's three Type 23 frigates, the company announced on …

UDT Europe: Navies upgrade to ECPINS Warship 6.2

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UDT Europe: Navies upgrade to ECPINS Warship 6.2

26th May 2017

OSI Maritime Systems announced in advance of the UDT Europe exhibition that various navies across Europe and Asia Pacific will upgrade to the company's naval …

Taiwan determined to defend itself

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Taiwan determined to defend itself

26th May 2017

Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang war games from 22-26 May, a highlight of which was the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces repelling a …

Qinetiq to enhance RAF Typhoon training

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Qinetiq to enhance RAF Typhoon training

26th May 2017

Qinetiq will link simulators at a number of Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon squadrons’ Main Operating Bases to enhance training capabilities, the company announced on …

UDT Europe: Next-gen dive computer launched

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UDT Europe: Next-gen dive computer launched

26th May 2017

The new MDC150, Avon Underwater Systems’ (AUS) latest advanced platform dive computer, will be one of a number of Avon Protection products on display at …

Denied airspace difficulties for operators

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Denied airspace difficulties for operators

25th May 2017

Future efforts by NATO to integrate unmanned systems into maritime and airborne area-denied operations could have been hampered by a decade of UAV activity in …

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TACMS completes sixth flight test

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The modernised Tactical Missile System (TACMS) has completed its sixth test flight at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Lockheed Martin announced on 22 May. …

FNSS expands tracked vehicle range (video)

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