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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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US military helicopters face design hurdles

4th April 2017

Various design challenges with several of the Pentagon's key helicopter programmes has resulted in unexpected modifications, a new report has found.The CH-53K, Combat Rescue Helicopter …

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Boeing wins P-8A Poseidon aircraft order

4th April 2017

Boeing has been awarded a $2.2 billion contract to produce at least 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the US Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force …

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​SOFINS: New guided support weapon unveiled

4th April 2017

French company AA/ROK has developed a concept for the new SSA-1108 Joint-Forces Light Support Guided Munition (MIGALe) at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux.The MIGALe is …

USMC receives AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR

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USMC receives AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR

4th April 2017

The US Marine Corps has officially taken delivery of the first factory built model of the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) from Northrop Grumman …

Milipol Asia 2017: Spy’Ranger debuts in Southeast Asia

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Milipol Asia 2017: Spy’Ranger debuts in Southeast Asia

4th April 2017

Thales hopes the Spy'Ranger mini-UAV will see success in Asia-Pacific, following an order by the French DGA in January. The French electronics giant showcased it …

CAE to train NATO E-3A AWACS aircrew

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CAE to train NATO E-3A AWACS aircrew

4th April 2017

CAE has won a contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide training services, including instructors, for the NATO E-3A Airborne Warning …

SAS 2017: US Navy outlines fleet priorities

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SAS 2017: US Navy outlines fleet priorities

4th April 2017

Against ongoing uncertainties surrounding the next US defence budget, the US Navy (USN) has provided some 'ship math' on the current fleet size and priorities …

SAS 2017: Marine Corps explores simplified water treatment

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SAS 2017: Marine Corps explores simplified water treatment

4th April 2017

The US Marine Corps displayed its new Individual Water Purification System (IWPS), which will allow troops to get safe, drinkable water straight from the source, …

Saab signs new Barracuda camouflage contract

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Saab signs new Barracuda camouflage contract

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Norway and Denmark have signed a four-year framework contract with Saab that will allow them to order camouflage systems for their armed forces, the company …

First RFA tanker arrives in UK

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First RFA tanker arrives in UK

4th April 2017

The Royal Navy's first Tide class tanker has arrived in the UK for customisation at the A&P shipyard in Falmouth, Cornwall, the Ministry of Defence …

Pakistan’s C-130 to get Flight2 upgrade

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Pakistan’s C-130 to get Flight2 upgrade

4th April 2017

The Pakistan Air Force has selected Rockwell Collins' Flight2 system to upgrade avionics equipment on its C-130 aircraft, the company announced on 31 March.The Flight2 …

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