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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

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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.

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Spanish Army's soldier modernisation efforts advance

29th May 2019

The Spanish Foot-Soldier System (SISCAP) soldier modernisation effort will shortly enter its test readiness review (TRR) phase, Shephard has learned.  It passed its critical design review (CDR) …

Report to assess hurricane’s impact on US Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter

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Report to assess hurricane’s impact on US Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter

29th May 2019

The US Coast Guard is awaiting a report from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, the prime contractor for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), on how a major …

Angola takes delivery of 12 Su-30K fighters

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Angola takes delivery of 12 Su-30K fighters

29th May 2019

The Belorussian 558 ARP company has completed the deliveries of all 12 refurbished and upgraded Sukhoi Su-30K heavyweight multi-role fighters ordered by Angola.  This was revealed …

HMAS Arunta II undergoes stability testing

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HMAS Arunta II undergoes stability testing

29th May 2019

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Arunta II, has undergone stability testing at the Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia following its Anzac Midlife Capability …

UTair Helicopters Services grows its fleet

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UTair Helicopters Services grows its fleet

28th May 2019

One of Russia's helicopter operators, UTair Helicopters Services has embarked on a new drive to expand its fleet and is planning to take delivery of more than …

SOFIC 2019: US Naval SOF prepare for PDW “combat evaluation”

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SOFIC 2019: US Naval SOF prepare for PDW “combat evaluation”

28th May 2019

US Naval special operations elements are preparing to conduct “combat evaluation” on a small number of Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) kits from SIG Sauer. Those …

Greece to upgrade its Hydra-class frigates

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Greece to upgrade its Hydra-class frigates

28th May 2019

This story and all our pay-walled content can be accessed by new users with a free trial of our Premium News service. Click Here The upgrade of …

HII cuts steel for Columbia-class submarine programme

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HII cuts steel for Columbia-class submarine programme

28th May 2019

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has cut first steel for the US Navy’s new Columbia-class submarine programme, the company announced on 23 May. The steel cutting …

Taiwan invests in new corvette and minelayer classes

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Taiwan invests in new corvette and minelayer classes

28th May 2019

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen attended a steel-cutting ceremony for a new corvette class at Lung Teh Shipbuilding near the Suao Naval Base on 24 May. …

First Philippine frigate launched

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First Philippine frigate launched

28th May 2019

The Philippine Navy’s (PN) most modern warship, the future BRP Jose Rizal, was launched in Ulsan by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) before a high-ranking PN …

Israeli Navy INS Magen corvette officially named

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Israeli Navy INS Magen corvette officially named

27th May 2019

The Israeli Navy’s first Sa'ar 6 corvette, INS Magen, has been officially named in Kiel, Germany, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems announced on 23 May. Thyssenkrupp Marine …

USS Ronald Reagan begins underway operation in Indo-Pacific

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USS Ronald Reagan begins underway operation in Indo-Pacific

24th May 2019

US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, along with supporting Commander Task Force 70 units, began underway operations in the Indo-Pacific on 20 May. Ronald …

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