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France mulls new turret options to increase its VBCI IFV’s firepower

27th March 2026

The proposed enhancements could better position the French Army’s armoured infantry fighting vehicle for future export campaigns.

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CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

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From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the helicopter’s latest developments.

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AUVSI 2017: Autonomous sales steady for Northrop

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AUVSI 2017: Autonomous sales steady for Northrop

2nd May 2017

Northrop Grumman reported a slight increase in sales of its autonomous systems in its first quarter financial results, released at the end of April 2017.Despite …

AUVSI 2017: New Wankel engine enters the market

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AUVSI 2017: New Wankel engine enters the market

2nd May 2017

German engine manufacturer 3W-International will present its new 3W-180 SRE Hybrid Wankel Engine for the first time at AUVSI Xponential in Dallas.The 3W-180 SRE will …

AUVSI 2017: Homeland Security increases UAV focus

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AUVSI 2017: Homeland Security increases UAV focus

2nd May 2017

The Department of Homeland Security has selected Mississippi State University to lead a major research and development programme for a new demonstration facility.Mississippi State University …

AUVSI 2017: FAA research slow on emerging tech

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AUVSI 2017: FAA research slow on emerging tech

2nd May 2017

A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has highlighted that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could improve how it develops and reports its activities, including …

AUVSI 2017: Chinese robotics investment grows

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AUVSI 2017: Chinese robotics investment grows

2nd May 2017

Wireless power and battery systems developer WiBotic has become the latest company to benefit from Chinese investment as the country looks to expand its interests …

New production line for Predator landing gear

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New production line for Predator landing gear

2nd May 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and GKN Aerospace Fokker have opened a new production line for landing gear systems for the Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS …

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Raytheon to upgrade USAF’s AOC WS

2nd May 2017

Raytheon has received a contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to sustain and modernise its Air and Space Operations Centre Weapon System (AOC WS), …

Centrik, AviComply to support RPAS operators

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Centrik, AviComply to support RPAS operators

2nd May 2017

Centrik will work with AviComply to simplify remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) compliance and operational management in South Africa, the company announced on 26 April.Centrik's …

US Army Apaches train to counter-North Korean maritime SOF

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US Army Apaches train to counter-North Korean maritime SOF

2nd May 2017

US Army Apache helicopters are conducting training operations designed to counter the threat of North Korean maritime special operations forces. Designated 'maritime counter-SOF', the operations …

Thai marines want ATMG firepower

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Thai marines want ATMG firepower

2nd May 2017

The Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) plans to acquire 155mm Autonomous Truck-Mounted Gun (ATMG) systems, part of Elbit Systems' ATMOS family, to increase the punch …

USCG’s HC-144 programme achieves milestones

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USCG’s HC-144 programme achieves milestones

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The US Coast Guard's (USCG's) HC-144 Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) programme has reached two new milestones, the USCG announced on 25 April.The HC-144 …

Fury flight demonstrations continue

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Fury flight demonstrations continue

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Lockheed Martin is regularly flying long-range endurance test missions with its Fury UAS as the company prepares for low-rate production.Since May 2016, Fury has flown …

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