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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.

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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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NATO looks to protect C-17 fleet

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NATO looks to protect C-17 fleet

5th May 2017

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency is looking to equip its C-17 aircraft with Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems under a foreign military sale …

QNA EARS up the Indian market

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QNA EARS up the Indian market

5th May 2017

QinetiQ North America (QNA) has extended its partnership with Bhukhanvala Industries to market the EARS gunshot localisation product line in the Indian market, the company …

Singapore commissions first LMV

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Singapore commissions first LMV

5th May 2017

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) commissioned its first Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) on 5 May, with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong performing the …

Curtiss-Wright Fortress for Canadian CH-146

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Curtiss-Wright Fortress for Canadian CH-146

4th May 2017

Curtiss-Wright will supply its cockpit voice and flight recorder technology for the upgrade of the Canadian armed forces' fleet of Bell CH-146 Griffon multi-role utility …

Latvia, Austria sign howitzer agreement

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Latvia, Austria sign howitzer agreement

4th May 2017

Latvia has signed an agreement with Austria for the purchase of type M109A5Oe self-propelled howitzers, the Latvian Ministry of Defence announced on 27 April.The agreement …

Slovakia seeking Bell 429 helicopters

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Slovakia seeking Bell 429 helicopters

4th May 2017

The Slovakian government has requested Bell 429 light utility helicopters from the US government under a foreign military sales programme. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency …

AUVSI 2017: ArcticShark equipped with new engine

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AUVSI 2017: ArcticShark equipped with new engine

4th May 2017

UAV Turbines (UAVT) and Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) will be showcasing the ArcticShark aircraft with a UAVT micro-turboprop propulsion system.ArcticShark will be displayed with …

​US clears potential MD 530F FMS to Kenya

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​US clears potential MD 530F FMS to Kenya

4th May 2017

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Kenya worth an estimated US$253 million for 12 MD 530Fs as stated …

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RMC signs Finnish corvette design contract

4th May 2017

The Finnish Defence Forces have signed a contract worth €7.5 million with Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) to design four multirole corvettes for the Finnish Navy.The …

Raytheon fires up EW for Australia

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Raytheon fires up EW for Australia

4th May 2017

Fresh from a successful test demonstrating a single-ship geolocation capability, Raytheon is promoting its upgraded AN/ALR-69A(V) aircraft radar warning receiver (RWR) to export markets such …

Piranha IFV in Bulgarian Army demo

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Piranha IFV in Bulgarian Army demo

4th May 2017

General Dynamics European Land Systems has demonstrated the Piranha 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) to the Bulgarian Army, the company announced on 28 April.The …

NATO requests C-17 logistics support

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NATO requests C-17 logistics support

4th May 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential $300 million foreign military sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for …

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