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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.

Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

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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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CAE and Draken International have used the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that is designed …

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Editor Richard Thomas runs through some of the key themes that we can expect during a busy week at this year's Farnborough Airshow. The F-35 …

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The US Coast Guard (USCG) Air Station Sacramento, California, has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) for the Alenia C-27J Spartan medium range surveillance aircraft, it …

Raytheon delivers AMDR array

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Raytheon delivers AMDR array

8th July 2016

Raytheon has made the delivery of the first AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) array to the US Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility in …

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CAE details Lockheed Martin contracts

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CAE has received contracts worth over $77 (USD) million to provide a range of simulation products and training support services to military customers, it announced …

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Airbus to continue UK WelComE

8th July 2016

Airbus Defence and Space has received a £15.7 million contract renewal from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of core WelComE welfare …

USCG orders OTH-IV boats

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USCG orders OTH-IV boats

8th July 2016

SAFE Boats International has received a $4.76 million order from the US Coast Guard (USCG) for the delivery of 11 over the horizon-IV (OTH-IV) cutter …

MBDA to maintain Storm Shadow

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MBDA to maintain Storm Shadow

8th July 2016

MBDA has received a five-year £28 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the maintenance of the Storm Shadow missile used by …

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Northrop Grumman receives JCREW award

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Northrop Grumman has received a $103 million contract modification from the US Department of Defense for Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare, Joint …

Ukraine overhauls five T-84 MBTs

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Ukraine overhauls five T-84 MBTs

8th July 2016

Ukraine’s Kharkiv-based Malishev Plant will overhaul and partially upgrade the five remaining T-84 MBTs in the Ukrainian Land Forces inventory.  The contract value has not …

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Mexico T-BOS simulator set for delivery

8th July 2016

The Mexican Navy is set to receive one Transportable Blackhawk Operations Simulator (T-BOS) from Rockwell Collins under a US foreign military sales agreement announced in …

Norinco offers 8x8 SPAAG

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Norinco offers 8x8 SPAAG

8th July 2016

China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) is promoting a new 35mm self-propelled antiaircraft gun (SPAAG) on the international market. The vehicle was shown in model form …

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