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August crewed air review: KC-390 momentum builds as demand in the tanker market grows

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August crewed air review: KC-390 momentum builds as demand in the tanker market grows

2nd September 2026

The KC-390 is building a growing international operator base, but competition in the transport and tanker market is increasingly likely to depend on interoperability, commonality and the strength of supporting ecosystems. Meanwhile, Boeing’s KC-46 and Airbus’s A330 also gained ground in August.

Melting ice is rewriting Arctic naval requirements

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Melting ice is rewriting Arctic naval requirements

2nd September 2026

As the High North opens to shipping, navies face rising demand for icebreakers, ASW vessels, uncrewed systems and surveillance assets far beyond the submarine fleet.

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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

The US Navy has revealed that it successfully demonstrated augmented reality systems and advanced wireless networks during the amphibious Ship-to-Shore Maneuver Exploration and Experimentation Advanced …

ITEC 2017: AWES update for British Army

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ITEC 2017: AWES update for British Army

9th May 2017

Cubic Global Defense has provided details of its Area Weapons Effects Simulator (AWES) component contract, following on from Saab Training Systems' announcement that they had …

SOFIC 2017: SOCOM releases helmet RfP

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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM releases helmet RfP

9th May 2017

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has published its Request For Proposals (RfP) for the Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) Family of Tactical …

AUVSI 2017: Technologies threaten USMC ops

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AUVSI 2017: Technologies threaten USMC ops

9th May 2017

Building on several years of demonstration and experimentation experience, the US Marine Corps had defined a way ahead for robotics and autonomous systems. However, that …

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