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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

15th June 2026

From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.

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The Armoured Vehicles Handbook Issue 11 covers the global armoured vehicles industry and provides a handy reference source for the basic parameters that describe a platform’s performance.

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31st August 2021

DARPA, USAF and Northrop Grumman hope digital AESA will enhance operational flexibility.

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Republic of Korea to receive precision guided munitions

31st August 2021

Boeing to provide precision-guided munitions to ROK as part of a possible $258 million FMS.

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USMC uses 3D printing for mine clearance rocket headcap

31st August 2021

Additive manufacturing expands its uses for USMC.

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UK and Belgian ships to visit DSEI

31st August 2021

Five RN and international ships will visit this year's Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event in London.

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Indonesia begins work on pair of OPVs

31st August 2021

Indonesia looks to domestic shipbuilders for new naval vessels to patrol its vast archipelago.

Thai navy to buy more Camcopters

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Thai navy to buy more Camcopters

30th August 2021

The Royal Thai Navy operates a mixed fleet of UAVs, but it is adding more Austrian-built Camcopters to the mix.

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Saab awarded further A26 submarine order

27th August 2021

The new order will add to the submarine’s weapons and stealth capabilities.

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Afghan Air Force has planes but no state

27th August 2021

The Afghan Air Force no longer exists within Afghanistan, but many of its personnel and aircraft scattered to neighbouring countries after defeat at the hands of the Taliban.

BAE rolls out miniaturised M-Code GPS receiver

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BAE rolls out miniaturised M-Code GPS receiver

26th August 2021

BAE systems has developed the ultra-small MicroGRAM-M receiver to support next-generation military GPS applications.

Reshef steps closer to production

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Reshef steps closer to production

26th August 2021

An agreement on the Reshef-class detailed design phase brings the ship one step closer to production.

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