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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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ISDEF 2017: Pharad seeks growth beyond special operations

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ISDEF 2017: Pharad seeks growth beyond special operations

10th May 2017

Antenna manufacturer Pharad was a first time exhibitor at the recent AUVSI 2017 exhibition in Dallas and the company's presence there reflected a desire to …

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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

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