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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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RP Aero Systems acquired by EDM

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Curtiss-Wright unveils Silver Palm computer

6th August 2018

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USMC retires RQ-7B Shadow UAS

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USMC retires RQ-7B Shadow UAS

6th August 2018

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BIRD to enhance capabilities of ASIO-equipped aircraft

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BIRD to enhance capabilities of ASIO-equipped aircraft

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CAE USA Mission Solutions acquires AOCE

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CAE USA Mission Solutions acquires AOCE

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Boeing plans new R&D centre in Massachusetts

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