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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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Raytheon signs $225 million Patriot contract

1st December 2016

Raytheon has announced that it signed a contract with an undisclosed customer in October to provide additional capability for the user’s Patriot Integrated Air and …

I/ITSEC 2016: Saab Training unveils WE:Go

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I/ITSEC 2016: Saab Training unveils WE:Go

1st December 2016

The After Action Review (AAR) has always been part of the live training process. This normally is aimed at sub-unit and platoon commanders, but Saab …

FAB helis achieve flying milestone

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FAB helis achieve flying milestone

1st December 2016

Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) has reached 150,000 flight hours across its fleet of Airbus Helicopters, the Brazilian air force has announced. FAB operates 33 aircraft …

Certifiable Predator B flies in California

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Certifiable Predator B flies in California

1st December 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on 28 November that its Type-Certifiable Predator B (TCPB) variant has successfully completed its first flight test at Gray …

Belarus receives Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters

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Belarus receives Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters

1st December 2016

Russian Helicopters’ subsidiary, Kazan Helicopters, has delivered first batch of Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters to Belarus, the company announced on 28 November. The six helicopters were delivered …

I/ITSEC 2016: Open architectures in, proprietary out

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I/ITSEC 2016: Open architectures in, proprietary out

30th November 2016

Open architecture is a key buzzword permeating any new acquisition strategy outlined by a defence department, particularly when it comes to the ‘plug-and-play’ approach for …

I/ITSEC 2016: MetaVR outlines terrain improvements

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I/ITSEC 2016: MetaVR outlines terrain improvements

30th November 2016

Thousands of feet in the air a US Navy P-8 Poseidon peers down to the ocean surface, using its on-board thermal sensors it can see …

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I/ITSEC 2016: Boeing sees 20/20 (video)

30th November 2016

Boeing launched its 20/20 Constant Resolution Visual System (CRVS) at I/ITSEC in Orlando, adding to its CRVS family of products.  The new technology demonstrator enables …

I/ITSEC 2016: Leaders remain positive on LVC future

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I/ITSEC 2016: Leaders remain positive on LVC future

30th November 2016

Senior service leaders from all branches of the US military have used this year’s I/ITSEC to vocalise their support for a move towards blended, networked …

Colombian civil heli market opens up

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Colombian civil heli market opens up

30th November 2016

Sikorsky has secured its position in South America through a recent offshore and utility type certification for a series of the company’s rotorcraft. The certification for the …

Lithuanian P15 delivered by Denmark

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Lithuanian P15 delivered by Denmark

30th November 2016

Denmark has transferred patrol ship P15 to the Lithuanian Navy at a ceremony at Korsør Port in Denmark, the Lithuanian government announced on 24 November. …

I/ITSEC 2016: NATO field HQs go virtual

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I/ITSEC 2016: NATO field HQs go virtual

30th November 2016

NATO’s Allied Command Transformation (NATO-ACT) is using this year’s I/ITSEC to demonstrate a new virtual operational headquarters (VOHQ) concept, designed to bring personnel from different …

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