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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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Triton UAS achieves milestone C

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Triton UAS achieves milestone C

27th September 2016

The US Navy has received milestone C approval for the MQ-4C Triton UAS programme, it was announced on 22 September. The approval clears the way for …

USS Bataan completes training exercise

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USS Bataan completes training exercise

27th September 2016

USS Bataan (LHD 5), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship of the US Navy, has taken part in the two-week PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) exercise off …

AUSA 2016: V-247 to provide pivotal vigilance

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AUSA 2016: V-247 to provide pivotal vigilance

27th September 2016

Bell Helicopter has unveiled its unmanned VTOL concept, the V-247 Vigilant tiltrotor, which it hopes will meet the US Marine Corps’ (USCM) requirement for a …

SharpEye radar installed in Malaysia

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SharpEye radar installed in Malaysia

27th September 2016

The Kelvin Hughes SBS-800-2 Upmast X-Band SharpEye radar system has now been installed in three Malaysian ports for the Marine Department of Malaysia, the company …

Schiebel, Diehl Defence renew S-100 agreement

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Schiebel, Diehl Defence renew S-100 agreement

27th September 2016

Schiebel has renewed its teaming agreement with German company Diehl Defence for the marketing of the Camcopter S-100 within the German market, the company announced …

BAE taps Aussie innovation for GCS

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BAE taps Aussie innovation for GCS

27th September 2016

BAE Systems is to tap the Australian industrial SME market for products and services to meet the needs of the Type 26 Global Combat Ship …

Denmark shortlists three companies for artillery competition

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Denmark shortlists three companies for artillery competition

27th September 2016

Elbit Systems, Hanwha Techwin and Nexter Systems have been shortlisted by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) for the competition to supply the …

Australia flies EC-135T2 helicopter

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Australia flies EC-135T2 helicopter

27th September 2016

The Australian Defence Force has flown for the first time a new EC-135 T2 twin-engine helicopter acquired as part of its Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) …

H-AUV at Oceans 2016

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H-AUV at Oceans 2016

26th September 2016

General Dynamics Mission Systems has used the Oceans 2016 event in Monterey, California, to highlight the capabilities of the Bluefin Robotics Hovering-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (H-AUV). …

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LRSAM in successful flight tests

26th September 2016

The Long Range Surface to Air Missile System (LRSAM) in development for the for Indian Navy has been successfully flight tested from the Interim Test …

BAE Systems signs Danish CV90 contract

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BAE Systems signs Danish CV90 contract

26th September 2016

BAE Systems Hägglunds has been awarded a contract by the Danish government to provide systems integration, capability upgrades and support for long-term sustainment of Denmark’s …

Elements of T26 design move to output phase

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Elements of T26 design move to output phase

26th September 2016

Elements of the design of the UK’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship could move into a manufacturing output phase. The latest step in an already …

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