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HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward

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HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward

17th April 2026

Australia's milestone Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System test and a wave of fresh contracts and production ramp-ups highlight the building momentum behind long-range strike systems globally, with HIMARS leading the way.

Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realities

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Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realities

16th April 2026

Japan’s armoured forces are currently undergoing a doctrinal shift from tracked to wheeled vehicles. This represents a major change in the country’s force structure and armoured capabilities.

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SOFIC 2017: 3D Printed .50 Cal Suppressor from Delta P Design

19th May 2017

Oregon manufacturer Delta P Design used the SOFIC 2017 exhibition to announce that it has developed a .50 calibre machine-gun suppressor to add to its …

SOFIC 2017: NSW Expands Surface Mobility

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SOFIC 2017: NSW Expands Surface Mobility

18th May 2017

US Naval Special Warfare (NSW) elements are expanding the size of their surface mobility platform fleet. The fleet changes were included in an update presented …

SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)

18th May 2017

At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Shephard  spoke to Cubic Mission Solutions president Mike Twyman about the expansion of the company and its growing …

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RFP released for COBRA DANE radar support

18th May 2017

The US Air Force is seeking a contractor for sustainment of the COBRA DANE radar system at Shemya, Alaska, with a request for proposal released for …

SOFIC 2017: Ballooning market for ISR aerostats (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Ballooning market for ISR aerostats (video)

18th May 2017

Florida-based company Drone Aviation is showcasing its range of tethered drones and balloons at this year's SOFIC in Tampa, Florida. Speaking to Shephard, Art Hughes explains a …

AAR to supply KC-46 palletised seating

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AAR to supply KC-46 palletised seating

18th May 2017

AAR Mobility Systems will provide palletised seating systems for the US Air Force's (USAF's) KC-46 aircraft under a $5 million contract announced on 15 May.The palletised seating accommodates …

SOFIC 2017: Textron tests Fury against moving targets (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Textron tests Fury against moving targets (video)

18th May 2017

Textron Systems has successfully tested the Fury lightweight precision-guided glide munition against moving targets at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, marking the completion of the …

Lord placing bets on future

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Lord placing bets on future

18th May 2017

Lord Corporation is a key contributor to the next-generation of rotorcraft through its participation in the build of both the Boeing-Sikorsky SB>1 Defiant and Bell …

SOFIC 2017: SOF Calls for Immersive Sub Trainer

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SOFIC 2017: SOF Calls for Immersive Sub Trainer

18th May 2017

Naval representatives assigned to US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) have identified a need for a new immersive environment for use with the new Dry Combat …

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SOFIC 2017: Meeting the SOF comms need (video)

18th May 2017

Communications specialists Harris is displaying a wide-range of communications and soldier systems solutions at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. Shephard spoke to Dennis Moran …

ITEC 2017: Festo Didactic delivers to Royal Navy

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ITEC 2017: Festo Didactic delivers to Royal Navy

18th May 2017

There has been much debate of recent years about the use of virtual versus live training. Observers tend to relate this to flight simulation but …

Boeing promotes more striking Eagle

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Boeing promotes more striking Eagle

18th May 2017

Boeing believes it has prospects and contracts for its F-15 Strike Eagle aircraft up until at least 2019 and likely beyond 2022. The company has …

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