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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.

US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

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US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

28th May 2026

The MRZR Alpha 5kW has been designed to charge multiple battlefield systems, including active defence systems, sensor arrays, onboard electronics, UAS and CUAS equipment, and other C5ISR capabilities. The platform can also power external loads such as a forward-operating tactical grid.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Flight2 for Chilean P-3 Orions

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The Chilean Navy’s P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft will be fitted with Rockwell Collins’ Flight2 integrated avionics system, the company announced on 29 November. The avionics …

I/ITSEC 2016: CM Labs announces Vortex Studio

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I/ITSEC 2016: CM Labs announces Vortex Studio

1st December 2016

CM Labs Simulations has used this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, to showcase several applications for its new Vortex Studio simulation and visualisation software, as …

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

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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 …

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 …

Sky Futures targets UAS vessel inspection market

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Sky Futures targets UAS vessel inspection market

30th November 2016

Sky-Futures USA has been certified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to carry out UAS internal vessel inspections. The certification follows a two-day survey …

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