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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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3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

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17th February 2017

Tyron has launched a new carbon fibre rubber runflat tyre with a 50 percent weight reduction, the company announced on 16 February.The Carbon-ATR achieves the …

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17th February 2017

Russian Helicopters is finishing tests of a new high-speed helicopter that will be designed for speeds up to 405 km/h, according to an official spokesperson …

Aero India 2017: Saab details sensor package offer

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17th February 2017

Saab has released details of the fighter sensor package it will offer for the Indian Air Force's Indian Tejas LCA Mk1A aircraft at Aero India …

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UK MoD tests airborne gateway in Babel Fish III

17th February 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence's Babel Fish III trial has seen the successful deployment of an airborne gateway between an F-35B Lightning II and a …

UEC offers support for RD-33MK engines

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UEC offers support for RD-33MK engines

17th February 2017

Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) will offer an after-sales technical support programme for the engines that power the Indian Navy's MiG-29K/KUB fighter jets.UEC completed delivery …

​IDEX 2017: Raven claws on display

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​IDEX 2017: Raven claws on display

17th February 2017

AMTANK Armor will unveil its technical data package (TDP) to upgrade commercial vehicles at the IDEX exhibition.There is a growing market for militaries that want …

IDEX 2017: Yemen conflict impacting regional defence needs (video)

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IDEX 2017: Yemen conflict impacting regional defence needs (video)

16th February 2017

The conflict in Yemen is having an impact on the defence requirements of GCC members and others in the region as battle wear, supplies and …

IDEX 2017: Middle East market still relevant (video)

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IDEX 2017: Middle East market still relevant (video)

16th February 2017

The Middle East market still maintains its relevance, particularly for Western defence manufacturers, but also for emerging suppliers in China and Russia.However, low oil prices …

IDEX 2017: Considering the region (video)

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IDEX 2017: Considering the region (video)

16th February 2017

Just a few short days away from the start of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, Shephard Media editors Tim Fish and Richard Thomas discuss the …

IDEX 2017: Top Middle East trends right now (video)

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IDEX 2017: Top Middle East trends right now (video)

16th February 2017

The Middle East remains a volatile region with at least four states experiencing violent civil wars, with no end in sight. Low oil prices have …

FN Herstal introduces new FCU Mk3

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FN Herstal introduces new FCU Mk3

16th February 2017

FN Herstal has released an Mk3 version of the FN Fire Control Unit (FCU) for the 40mm grenade system, the company announced on 15 February.The …

Aero India 2017: Twin Hawks grow longer talons

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Aero India 2017: Twin Hawks grow longer talons

16th February 2017

Aero India 2017, Bangalore's biennial aerospace show, experienced a convergence of two Hawk flight paths from 14-18 February when both the Advanced Hawk and Hawk …

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