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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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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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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 …

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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 & …

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. …

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Poland gets final W-3PL Głuszec

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Farnborough 2016: Watchkeeper future support contract disclosed

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Farnborough 2016: Watchkeeper future support contract disclosed

29th June 2016

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has pledged a further £80 million ($108 million) to the Watchkeeper UAS programme in the form of a support …

Farnborough 2016: MGB failure ‘likely’ cause of H225 crash

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Farnborough 2016: MGB failure ‘likely’ cause of H225 crash

29th June 2016

The investigation into the 29 April crash of an Airbus Helicopters H225 has taken a fresh twist, after it was discovered the aircraft’s main gearbox …

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MQ-8B deploys with new radar

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Orbital ATK expands Northridge facility

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Raytheon GPS OCX ticking along

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USCG contracts ScanEagle services

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USCG contracts ScanEagle services

29th June 2016

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has contracted Insitu to provide UAS services for one of its National Security Cutters (NSC), the company announced on 27 …

NAWCTSD opts for J.F. Taylor

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NAWCTSD opts for J.F. Taylor

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Although perhaps not at the top of everyone’s mind when listing simulation companies, J.F. Taylor Inc. has been providing engineering services, simulator design and fabrication …

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