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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.

Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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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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AUVSI 2017:  Liquid Robotics pursues non-AIS avoidance capability

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AUVSI 2017: Liquid Robotics pursues non-AIS avoidance capability

9th May 2017

The Wave Glider USV will soon add an autonomous acoustic avoidance capability to enable the platform to better operate in areas where illegal, unreported and …

AUVSI 2017: Intel autonomy front and centre

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AUVSI 2017: Intel autonomy front and centre

9th May 2017

Greater platform autonomy and data capability will be the next step change for unmanned systems, while in the next four to five years autonomous ground …

AUVSI 2017: Snipe on target for US military (video)

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AUVSI 2017: Snipe on target for US military (video)

9th May 2017

AeroVironment has unveiled its latest addition to its UAV Family, Snipe, a nano-UAS based on the Hummingbird UAS the company worked on with DARPA. The …

IDEF 2017: Turkey eyes truck-mounted 155mm guns

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IDEF 2017: Turkey eyes truck-mounted 155mm guns

9th May 2017

The Turkish Army's impending requirement for more self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) is evident at this year's IDEF exhibition, with two truck-mounted 155mm guns on display to …

IDEF 2017: Otokar's Altay tank goes asymmetric

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IDEF 2017: Otokar's Altay tank goes asymmetric

9th May 2017

A new variant of the Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank has been displayed at IDEF 2017 for the first time.It is an asymmetric version developed …

Safer alternative to li-ion batteries developed

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Safer alternative to li-ion batteries developed

9th May 2017

Researchers at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have developed a safer alternative to fire-prone lithium-ion batteries, which were recently banned for some applications on …

Production of AN/SPY-6(V) AMDR begins

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Production of AN/SPY-6(V) AMDR begins

9th May 2017

Raytheon will begin low rate initial production of the AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) under a $327 million contract modification from the US …

​IDEF 2017: Turkey joins railgun club

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​IDEF 2017: Turkey joins railgun club

9th May 2017

Turkish electronic specialists Aselsan are showcasing a new railgun concept at this year's IDEF exhibition in Istanbul, which may lead to a fully-developed system in …

IDEF 2017: FNSS expands Pars range

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IDEF 2017: FNSS expands Pars range

9th May 2017

As Turkey increases its self-sufficiency in armoured vehicles and funds research and development, the manufacturers are able to increase their offerings.Among the new vehicles on …

US Army receives two Kontio launchers

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US Army receives two Kontio launchers

9th May 2017

Robonic has delivered two third-generation MC2555LLR pneumatic launchers to the US Army, with both launchers now operational following successful testing in April. Robonic worked alongside …

USMC and navy conduct technology experiment

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USMC and navy conduct technology experiment

9th May 2017

The US Navy has revealed that it successfully demonstrated augmented reality systems and advanced wireless networks during the amphibious Ship-to-Shore Maneuver Exploration and Experimentation Advanced …

ITEC 2017: AWES update for British Army

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ITEC 2017: AWES update for British Army

9th May 2017

Cubic Global Defense has provided details of its Area Weapons Effects Simulator (AWES) component contract, following on from Saab Training Systems' announcement that they had …

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