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France mulls new turret options to increase its VBCI IFV’s firepower

27th March 2026

The proposed enhancements could better position the French Army’s armoured infantry fighting vehicle for future export campaigns.

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CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

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From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the helicopter’s latest developments.

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Russian Helicopters has made the delivery of two Mi-17V-5 medium military-transport helicopters to Serbia’s Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 29 June. The helicopters …

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MBDA to supply missiles to Qatar

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MBDA Italia has received a contract worth around $1.12 billion to supply the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) with missiles for their new Fincantieri naval …

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FLIR acquires Armasight for $41 million

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FLIR Systems has acquired precision optics company Armasight for around $41 million, it announced on 28 June, with the acqusition set to enhance FLIR's tactical …

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BAE completes RAF simulator upgrade

1st July 2016

BAE Systems has successfully completed an upgrade to the British Royal Air Force’s (RAF's) synthetic simulator software, it announced on 29 June. The upgrade was …

C295W enlists in Thai army

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C295W enlists in Thai army

1st July 2016

Thailand has taken receipt of a single Airbus Defence & Space C295W medium transport aircraft. While Bangkok did not publicise this acquisition,  Airbus Defence & …

Sentinel II sees light of day in Tasmania

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Sentinel II sees light of day in Tasmania

1st July 2016

Elbit Land Systems Australia (ELSA) recently unveiled its Sentinel II combat reconnaissance vehicle being offered for Australia’s Land 400 Phase 2 programme.  Together with partners …

Farnborough 2016: USAF introduces first HH-60G OLR helicopter

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Farnborough 2016: USAF introduces first HH-60G OLR helicopter

30th June 2016

The US Air Force (USAF) has introduced the first of 21 HH-60G Pave Hawk Operational Loss Replacement (OLR) helicopters, it was announced on 28 June. …

Dutch Army extends VBS3 enterprise licence

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Dutch Army extends VBS3 enterprise licence

30th June 2016

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has agreed a multi-year extension of its VBS3 enterprise licence with Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim). As well as the …

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Poland gets final W-3PL Głuszec

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PZL-Świdnik has delivered the last in the second series of four W-3PL Głuszec helicopters to the Polish armed forces, the company announced on 27 June. …

Farnborough 2016: Digital expertise key to Army 2025

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Farnborough 2016: Digital expertise key to Army 2025

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The future of the British Army will focus on information technology and bringing the force into the digital age, Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon …

Magic Carpet flies into testing

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Magic Carpet flies into testing

30th June 2016

The US Navy’s Strike Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX-23) has tested the Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision …

Seagull USV completes torpedo launch trials

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Seagull USV completes torpedo launch trials

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Elbit Systems has successfully fired torpedoes from its Seagull autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the company announced on 28 June. The trial, carried out at …

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