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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.

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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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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 …

Redkite flies on Integrator UAS

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Redkite flies on Integrator UAS

16th February 2017

Logos Technologies' Redkite wide-area sensor has been tested aboard the Insitu Integrator UAS, the company announced on 14 February.The Redkite sensor can be carried in …

Aero India 2017: Controp views Indian market positively

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Aero India 2017: Controp views Indian market positively

16th February 2017

Controp, the Israeli manufacturer of EO/IR sensors and surveillance systems, currently has two primary areas of focus in the Indian market – border and coastal …

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Construction of Italy's PPA begins

16th February 2017

Construction of the Italian Navy's first multipurpose offshore patrol ship (PPA) has commenced at Fincantieri's shipyard in Muggiano, the company announced on 13 February.This first …

Aero India 2017: Skeldar looks to ‘Make in India’

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Aero India 2017: Skeldar looks to ‘Make in India’

16th February 2017

UMS Skeldar is making a concerted bid for the Indian market with its V-200 at Aero India 2017 in Bangalore, where the vertical take-off and …

Thales wins CWI transmitter contract

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Thales wins CWI transmitter contract

16th February 2017

Thales will supply Continuous Wave Illumination (CWI) transmitters to the Royal Danish Navy under a contract with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization announced …

SEA installs APT at UK defence academy

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SEA installs APT at UK defence academy

16th February 2017

SEA has installed an Aircraft Procedural Trainer (APT) at the UK Defence Academy at Shrivenham, the company announced on 14 February.The APT will provide an …

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Aero India 2017: Textron reports G-Claw testing

16th February 2017

Textron Systems Weapon and Sensor Systems' G-Claw precision guided glide weapon has undergone successful testing at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, the company announced on …

Japan leads way with Li-ion submarines

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Japan leads way with Li-ion submarines

16th February 2017

Japan's first submarine to be powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries will be commissioned in March 2020, doing away with lead-acid batteries and a Stirling air-independent …

IDEX 2017: Rubb seeks shelter opportunities

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IDEX 2017: Rubb seeks shelter opportunities

16th February 2017

With nations in the Middle East increasing their air power many will now be looking at where to store new aircraft. Hangar systems are an …

Aero India 2017: IAI consolidates presence in India

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Aero India 2017: IAI consolidates presence in India

16th February 2017

Illustrating its continued contribution to India's defence industry, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two agreements on 15 February, the second day of Aero India 2017, …

Analysis: Will Land 400 mismatch Australian needs?

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Analysis: Will Land 400 mismatch Australian needs?

15th February 2017

The two shortlisted contenders in the Australian Army's Land 400 Phase 2 competition – the BAE Systems/Patria AMV35 and Rheinmetall Boxer – recently undertook compatibility …

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