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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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Avalon 2017: USMC aviation ramps up As-Pac capability

1st March 2017

The aviation wing of the US Marine Corps (USMC) has been enjoying unprecedented modernisation in the Asia-Pacific region, with the recent deployment of Lockheed Martin …

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Avalon 2017: Saab highlights AUV62-AT

28th February 2017

The Australian Department of Defence is building up its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) assets at an incredible pace. The MH-60R Seahawk has been joined by the …

Avalon 2017: Ninox cashes in on UAV service boom

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Avalon 2017: Ninox cashes in on UAV service boom

28th February 2017

Ninox Robotics, established in late 2014, is one of only four to five companies offering clients turnkey services with longer-endurance, fixed-wing UAVs. Indeed, as such, …

Avalon 2017: RAAF opts for CAE Hawk support

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Avalon 2017: RAAF opts for CAE Hawk support

28th February 2017

The Australian Department of Defence has selected CAE to provide support and training for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) BAE Systems Hawk MK127 training …

Emerging markets key to Thales growth

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Emerging markets key to Thales growth

28th February 2017

French aerospace and defence group Thales has posted an increase in sales for 2016, with emerging markets being at the centre of 'strong growth' for …

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Qinetiq acquires Rubikon Group

28th February 2017

Qinetiq Australia has acquired Australia-based integrated logistics support provider RubiKon Group, the company announced on 27 February. The acquisition will see the company become a …

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​Cameroon's reconnaissance unit takes on Boko Haram

28th February 2017

Cameroon's elite Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) is again on the offensive with Operation Thunder 2 launching on 26 February in Nigeria, targeting Boko Haram positions.Hours …

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ECA details magnetic ranging system award

28th February 2017

ECA Group will supply degaussing systems and magnetic ranging systems to an unnamed Asian military under a €7 million contract announced on 27 February.Degaussing systems …

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​German Tigers join the fight in Mali

28th February 2017

The four Tiger attack helicopters from Germany's Combat Helicopter Regiment 36 that will deploy to Mali at the end of March will each carry an …

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​Heli-Expo 2017: Airbus to deliver with Skyways

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ALR-69A(V) demos geolocation capability

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Raytheon's ALR-69A(V) radar warning receiver has demonstrated a single-ship geolocation capability, the company announced on 27 February.The demonstration, which took place during a recent flight …

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IDF completes MTGR trials

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The micro tactical ground robot (MTGR) has completed operational trials with infantry units of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) paving the way for its introduction …

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