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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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Singapore outlines procurements for 2020 and beyond

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Singapore outlines procurements for 2020 and beyond

2nd July 2018

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has outlined its equipment requirements to ensure the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) remain lethal beyond 2020-30. Defence Minister Ng Eng …

BISim releases updated VBS Blue IG

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BISim releases updated VBS Blue IG

29th June 2018

Bohemia Interactive Simulations has released updates to its VBS Blue IG and VBS IG SDK products, the company announced on 26 June. VBS Blue IG …

US Army miscalculates number of Apaches needed

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US Army miscalculates number of Apaches needed

29th June 2018

Question marks are surrounding the US Army's AH-64E Apache buy after service leaders failed to properly analyse the number of aircraft needed for testing and …

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Raytheon to develop LOCUST prototype

29th June 2018

Raytheon has received a $29.68 million contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop a Low Cost UAV Swarming Technology (LOCUST) prototype. The LOCUST …

US SF and Boeing ink Block II Chinook deal

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US SF and Boeing ink Block II Chinook deal

29th June 2018

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Indra, CODALTEC team for air defence system

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India receives overhauled Mi-17-1Vs

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India receives overhauled Mi-17-1Vs

29th June 2018

Russian Helicopters has delivered six overhauled Mi-17-1V helicopters to the Indian Border Security Force, the company announced on 27 June. The overhaul was carried out …

India delivers Do-228 aircraft to Seychelles

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India delivers Do-228 aircraft to Seychelles

29th June 2018

The Indian government has handed over a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Do-228 aircraft to the Seychelles, HAL announced on 26 June. The aircraft will enhance the …

Lockheed Martin to upgrade E-2D electronic support measures

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Lockheed Martin to upgrade E-2D electronic support measures

28th June 2018

Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems has received a contract from the US Navy to upgrade components of the AN/ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measure (ESM) system installed …

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