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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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Swiss prisons to get Radshield system

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Swiss prisons to get Radshield system

17th April 2017

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Singapore enhancing its Apache fleet

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Singapore enhancing its Apache fleet

17th April 2017

A Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow featuring numerous modifications similar to the Israel Defense Forces AH-64D-I Saraf was recently spotted on an evening training flight in …

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Iraq requests training and support services

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SAAB signs contract extension for DFWES

14th April 2017

Saab has been awarded a contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue the provision of support and services for the British Army's …

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Onboard Systems International has received a contract from Leonardo Helicopters to design and provide backup Human External Cargo (HEC) hook systems for the AW169 and …

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Analysis: The evolution of French Special Forces

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In recent years, the French Special Forces (SF) have found themselves under the spotlight in several occasions.

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Rockwell Collins will support the second production lot of the Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS) for upgrading US Army, US Navy and US Air …

French Navy receives fourth FREMM frigate

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French Navy receives fourth FREMM frigate

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