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US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

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US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

7th April 2026

The US Army is interested in “innovative, flexible and efficient” capabilities for large-scale combat operations, as well as more agile approaches to improve efficiency and reduce ammunition transfer time.

Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

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Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

6th April 2026

Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2 as well as its variants, operational service and future prospects.

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9th March 2017

Intelsat General has become the newest company to join Airbus Defence and Space's channel partner programme for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services, Airbus announced …

Lincad to power Leonardo laser target designator

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Lincad to power Leonardo laser target designator

9th March 2017

Lincad will supply batteries for Leonardo's Type 163 Laser Target Designator under a supply agreement announced on 9 March.The agreement will see Lincad provide batteries, …

Rolls-Royce invests in autonomous ship R&D

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Rolls-Royce invests in autonomous ship R&D

9th March 2017

Rolls-Royce has received funding to further its work in developing remote and autonomous shipping technologies, the company announced on 8 March.The research grant, from Tekes, …

Silent Falcon UAS selected for BVLOS operations

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Silent Falcon UAS selected for BVLOS operations

9th March 2017

Precision Vectors Aerial has selected the Silent Falcon UAS for its UAS services business in the US and Canada, Silent Falcon UAS Technologies announced on …

New mission module for Protector USV

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New mission module for Protector USV

9th March 2017

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has developed a new mission module for its Protector USV, giving the system the ability to fire missiles, the company announced …

Gilo seeking Chinese JV

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Gilo seeking Chinese JV

9th March 2017

The recent investment of $30 million into UK-based Gilo Industries by Chinese technology group Kuang-Chi represent the first of its kind by the company, following …

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Leonardo to purchase Daylight Solutions

9th March 2017

Leonardo is set to purchase Daylight Solutions through its US subsidiary Leonardo DRS, with a signed definitive agreement announced on 7 March.Daylight Solutions develops and …

Taiwan to receive VCS21 system

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Taiwan to receive VCS21 system

9th March 2017

Harris Corporation will provide Taiwan with its IP-based Voice Communication System for the 21st Century (VCS21) to support the country's military air defence system, the …

THAAD rushed to South Korea

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THAAD rushed to South Korea

9th March 2017

In immediate response to North Korea's firing of four ballistic missiles, three of which landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone, the US deployed the first …

Indian Army wants bridges to cross

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Indian Army wants bridges to cross

8th March 2017

The Indian Army wants to equip its engineers with a mechanically launched modular bridging system to support the movement of tanks and other heavy combat …

Iranian-built helicopter prototype unveiled

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Iranian-built helicopter prototype unveiled

8th March 2017

A prototype of the first Saba-248 utility helicopter, reportedly designed and manufactured in Iran, has been unveiled by the country's defence minister.

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GA-ASI selects Hughes for Predator B RPA

8th March 2017

Hughes Network Systems has been selected to work on the satellite communications system for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) Type Certifiable Predator B UAS, …

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