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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.

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

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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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Pakistan cooperates with Turkey on UAV technologies

25th August 2021

Defence cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey continues to grow, with a new agreement centring on the Anka UAV.

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25th August 2021

India could potentially use military missiles like the Agni to launch future military satellites into space.

New election puts spotlight on Canadian future fighter once more

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New election puts spotlight on Canadian future fighter once more

24th August 2021

A snap election called in Canada could have significant implications for the acquisition of new fighter jets for the RCAF.

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Babcock steps into quantum technology realm with Arqit tie-up

24th August 2021

UK firms Arqit and Babcock International have sealed a partnership agreement to test the encryption capabilities of QuantumCloud technology.

IDEF 2021: TAI reports progress on fixed- and rotary-wing programmes

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IDEF 2021: TAI reports progress on fixed- and rotary-wing programmes

24th August 2021

CEO announces 2023 milestone plans for Hürjet, TF-X and ATAK, while programme manager confirms ASW variant of Aksungur UAV will have sonobouy deployment capability.

SINKEX demonstrates USN’s ‘strategic overmatch’

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SINKEX demonstrates USN’s ‘strategic overmatch’

24th August 2021

As part of Large Scale Exercise 21, on 15 August, US joint forces launched multiple missiles and torpedoes from air, land and sea at a decommissioned Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate.

IDEF 2021: Turkish weapon systems debut on new Turkmenistan corvette

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IDEF 2021: Turkish weapon systems debut on new Turkmenistan corvette

24th August 2021

The Dearsan-designed Deniz Han is the first ship to be equipped with Aselsan's Gökdeniz CIWS, a navalised version of the Korkut tracked SP anti-aircraft gun.

Indonesia resurrects its stealthy trimaran

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Indonesia resurrects its stealthy trimaran

24th August 2021

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OneWeb successfully launches another 34 satellites

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OneWeb successfully launches another 34 satellites

23rd August 2021

OneWeb, which is part-owned by the UK government, has successfully launched another 34 satellites.

IDEF 2021: Havelsan hopes Digital Troops will transform battlefield networking

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IDEF 2021: Havelsan hopes Digital Troops will transform battlefield networking

23rd August 2021

Havelsan's new networked system concept for infantry combines training, exoskeletons and integrated unmanned systems.

IDEF 2021: STM details small submarine design for foreign customer

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IDEF 2021: STM details small submarine design for foreign customer

23rd August 2021

The 42m STM500 will be armed with four torpedo tubes and includes SOF infil/exfil among its intended mission sets.

IDEF 2021: Roketsan pursues parallel development of heavy and lightweight torpedoes

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IDEF 2021: Roketsan pursues parallel development of heavy and lightweight torpedoes

23rd August 2021

The AKYA heavy torpedo has undergone firing trials and will equip Turkish submarines, while Roketsan's developmental ORKA has surface- and air-launched applications.

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