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HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward

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HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward

17th April 2026

Australia's milestone Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System test and a wave of fresh contracts and production ramp-ups highlight the building momentum behind long-range strike systems globally, with HIMARS leading the way.

Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realities

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Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realities

16th April 2026

Japan’s armoured forces are currently undergoing a doctrinal shift from tracked to wheeled vehicles. This represents a major change in the country’s force structure and armoured capabilities.

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IDEX 2017: Sudan upgrades armour

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IDEX 2017: Sudan upgrades armour

22nd February 2017

Sudan's Army is modernising its armoured vehicles to keep them operational and to provide more power and capability.At IDEX, Sudan's Military Industrial Corporation was displaying …

Pakistan orders more AW139s

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Pakistan orders more AW139s

22nd February 2017

Leonardo has received an order from the government of Pakistan to deliver additional AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters, the company announced on 20 February.The undisclosed …

IDEX 2017: Claws out for Leopard sales

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IDEX 2017: Claws out for Leopard sales

22nd February 2017

Out of a wide selection of main battle tanks being displayed at this year's IDEX in Abu Dhabi, there is one tank being shown by …

AFRL demos RANDE system

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AFRL demos RANDE system

22nd February 2017

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has demonstrated a robotic snake-arm tool designed to improve aircraft maintenance procedures.The tool, called the Remote Access Nondestructive …

Indonesia hails CAESAR

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Indonesia hails CAESAR

22nd February 2017

In a vote of confidence for Nexter's truck-based CAESAR 155mm L/52 howitzer, the Indonesian Army has lodged a repeat order for 18 systems.In a press …

EDA moves on MALE UAS training

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EDA moves on MALE UAS training

22nd February 2017

Défense Conseil International (DCI) has been awarded a contract by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to lead a partnership with Diginext for UAS training. The …

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​AFCEA West: Scorpion on patrol

22nd February 2017

NXT Robotics has unveiled a new ruggedised autonomous outdoor security UGV at the AFCEA West exhibition in San Diego.The Scorpion autonomous security platform is equipped …

Saab, HAL sign tech transfer contract

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Saab, HAL sign tech transfer contract

22nd February 2017

Saab subsidiary Grintek Defence and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL's) Avionics Division have signed a contract for transfer of technology (ToT) between South Africa and India, …

IDEX 2017: Rheinmetall eyes armed UGV market

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IDEX 2017: Rheinmetall eyes armed UGV market

22nd February 2017

German company Rheinmetall is planning to enter into the armed ground robot market with the integration of a remote weapon station (RWS) for its new …

IDEX 2017: Tracking the AUDS system (video)

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IDEX 2017: Tracking the AUDS system (video)

22nd February 2017

The AUDS system is one of a range of technologies developed in recent years to counter the threat posed by rogue operators of UAS and …

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Another ASDOT contender declares hand

22nd February 2017

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IDEX 2017: Textron to develop larger turrets

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IDEX 2017: Textron to develop larger turrets

22nd February 2017

With an increasing demand for more lethality on vehicles, US vehicle manufacturer Textron has decided to develop its own larger calibre turret line.The company already …

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