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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.

Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

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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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Sikorsky resolves engine issues

2nd February 2017

Sikorsky has confirmed it has resolved CH-53K engine overheating problems, which were revealed in a recent report.The issues were outlined in the Director, Operational Test …

F-22 redelivered to USAF from Speedline facility

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F-22 redelivered to USAF from Speedline facility

2nd February 2017

The first F-22 Raptor to undergo work at Lockheed Martin’s Inlet Coating Repair (ICR) Speedline facility has been redelivered to the US Air Force ahead …

Antares sting in Scorpion's tail

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Antares sting in Scorpion's tail

2nd February 2017

Thales Optronics has developed the final version of its Antares situational awarness system that will be fitted to vehicles built under the French Scorpion programme. …

GDELS details M3 amphibious bridge order

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GDELS details M3 amphibious bridge order

2nd February 2017

General Dynamics European Land Systems will deliver the M3 Amphibious Bridge and Ferry System to an unnamed customer in Southeast Asia under a contract announced …

Danish SF to acquire nano UAVs

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Danish SF to acquire nano UAVs

2nd February 2017

Danish special forces are looking to improve their tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities with the acquisition of nano unmanned aerial systems (NUAS). Tender …

Philippines receives US arms

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Philippines receives US arms

2nd February 2017

On 27 January the US delivered batches of infantry weapons and an unmanned vehicle system to the Philippines Armed Forces (AFP). These were purchased by …

Euromaritime 2017: Sirehna showcases surveillance capabilities

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Euromaritime 2017: Sirehna showcases surveillance capabilities

2nd February 2017

Sirehna is continuing the testing and demonstration programme for its maritime surveillance system and unmanned surface vessel (USV) applique kit, with dates already placed for …

Indian budget falls short of expectations

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Indian budget falls short of expectations

1st February 2017

India declared a defence budget of $40.6 billion for 2017/18, a 6% increase over last year’s spending of $38.2 billion. The budget did not meet …

Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems bow out of T-X

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Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems bow out of T-X

1st February 2017

The $16 billion T-X programme to replace the US Air Force’s aging T-38 Talon (see picture) supersonic training aircraft has just taken another twist with …

T-38C modifications complete

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T-38C modifications complete

1st February 2017

The US Air Force and Navy’s T-38C Talon aircraft have undergone modification work to install a video data transfer system (VDTS) and speed break indicator …

Saudi helicopter force stands up

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Saudi helicopter force stands up

1st February 2017

The first operational brigade of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) will receive 12 Boeing AH-6i armed scout helicopters in May as the new aviation …

Russia receives R-430 radio relay system

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Russia receives R-430 radio relay system

1st February 2017

Russia’s armed forces have taken delivery of the R-430 radio relay system from Rostec, the company announced on 26 January. The system consists of several …

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