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Europe’s future tank hits targets as MARTE programme gains momentum

25th March 2026

An effort to develop a new European main battle tank has passed several milestones on the road to a Preliminary Design Review which is expected within two years.

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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than decades.

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IDEX 2017: Desert Jackal meets UAE requirements

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IDEX 2017: Desert Jackal meets UAE requirements

19th February 2017

SC Group is in prime position to secure orders from the UAE Presidential Guard for its new Desert variant of the HMT 400 Jackal 4x4.A …

IDEX 2017: Chinese UGV mimics US system

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IDEX 2017: Chinese UGV mimics US system

19th February 2017

If the two unmanned ground vehicles pictured above seem similar, then you would not be wrong. In fact, they seem to have been separated at …

IDEX 2017: UAE company debuts new MRAP

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IDEX 2017: UAE company debuts new MRAP

19th February 2017

UAE-based company Isotrex Manufacturing has unveiled a new all-terrain mine resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle at this year's IDEX exhibition.Known as the Legion, the MRAP is …

IDEX 2017: New special ops jammer launched

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IDEX 2017: New special ops jammer launched

19th February 2017

UK-based company Kirintec has unveiled its new Special Operations Jammer at IDEX in Abu Dhabi.The company already has a range of specialist jamming equipment, the …

IDEX 2017: Nimr rolls out new vehicle

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IDEX 2017: Nimr rolls out new vehicle

19th February 2017

Nimr Automotive has extended its family of special forces vehicles with the unveiling of its 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) at the International Defence Exhibition …

IDEX 2017: Baynunah-class upgrades arms

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IDEX 2017: Baynunah-class upgrades arms

19th February 2017

The UAE has awarded US missile manufacturer, Raytheon, a contract for its Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 interceptors.The value of the contract and the …

IDEX 2017: What to expect (video)

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IDEX 2017: What to expect (video)

19th February 2017

As final preparations for IDEX are concluded in advance of one of the largest defence and security shows of the year Shephard takes a look …

IDEX 2017: Hamel light to smoke?

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IDEX 2017: Hamel light to smoke?

18th February 2017

BAE Systems has a good sized stock of ex-Australian Army 105mm light guns that it intends to market to the Middle East.Company officials have previously …

New Blighter surveillance system introduced

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New Blighter surveillance system introduced

17th February 2017

Blighter Surveillance Systems has developed a new fully integrated, battery operated, man portable radar/camera surveillance system designed for rapid deployment, the company announced on 16 …

K9 Thunder approved for Finnish Army

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K9 Thunder approved for Finnish Army

17th February 2017

Finland has approved the purchase of second-hand K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from the Republic of Korea, the country's Ministry of Defence confirmed on 17 February.The …

Aero India 2017: India develops micro-UAVs to UCAVs

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Aero India 2017: India develops micro-UAVs to UCAVs

17th February 2017

A range of indigenous Indian UAVs – from micro-UAVs all the way up to a MALE platform – was on full display at Aero India …

PacStar appoints ZeroAlpha as UK supplier

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PacStar appoints ZeroAlpha as UK supplier

17th February 2017

ZeroAlpha Solutions has been appointed as exclusive supplier for Pacific Star Communications' military grade communications equipment for the UK market, the company announced on 15 …

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