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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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The first KC-46A for a non-US customer gives and receives fuel with another KC-46A.

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IDEF 2021: Turkey rolls out indigenous mine-hunting sonar

19th August 2021

Armelsan's NUSRAT-1915 represents the Turkish Navy's first domestically developed mine-hunting system, with 88% locally supplied components.

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USN awards $1.7 billion Portsmouth Naval Shipyard expansion contract

19th August 2021

Works will improve the Maine shipyard's ability to support USN attack submarines.

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NRL demonstrates distributed radar concepts

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IDEF 2021: Meteksan details sonar solutions for submarines and corvettes

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IDEF 2021: Meteksan details sonar solutions for submarines and corvettes

19th August 2021

Turkish manufacturer's SISS submarine-based sonar system will reduce Turkish Naval Forces' reliance on foreign suppliers, while upgraded YAKAMOS package will equip export corvettes.

Australian destroyer trio is now fully operational

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Australian destroyer trio is now fully operational

19th August 2021

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