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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?

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.

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Harris to supply radios to New Zealand Army

10th May 2019

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IMDEX Asia 2019: New OPV design to complement Israel Shipyards' existing portfolio

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IMDEX Asia 2019: New OPV design to complement Israel Shipyards' existing portfolio

10th May 2019

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IMDEX Asia 2019: First Taiwanese submarine to be ready in 2026

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Opinion: A career on the rocks

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USAF tests Minuteman III missile

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