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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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The US military plans to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan due to Islamabad's lack of ‘decisive actions’ in support of American strategy in …

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3rd September 2018

Doctors and scientists increasingly suspect attacks with unconventional microwave weapons as the cause of the mysterious ailments that have stricken more than three dozen American …

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3rd September 2018

When the Thai military took power in Bangkok in May 2014, China took full advantage of downgraded Western ties by cosying up with Thailand’s former …

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Army advances cold weather clothing project

31st August 2018

The US Army is moving out with the design of experimental clothing for its Cold Temperature and Arctic Protective System (CTAPS) project. The prototype effort was outlined …

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Combatant Craft Assault future in the works

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USSOCOM is looking out to both sustainment and replacement issues surrounding its Combatant Craft Assault (CCA) fleet.  Command interest in the program was identified in a …

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Erapsco to manufacture sonobuoys for US Navy

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Erapsco, a joint venture between Sparton and Ultra Electronics, has received contracts worth $64.6 million to manufacture sonobuoys for the US Navy, Sparton announced on …

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Mogherini urges EU to take 'more responsibility' on migrant mission

30th August 2018

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on 30 August urged member states to ‘take more responsibility’ and ensure the bloc's migrant rescue operation …

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Mattis says 'no decision' on future South Korea drills

30th August 2018

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis insisted on 29 August that ‘no decisions’ had been made about suspending additional military exercises with South Korea, one day …

Kalashnikov reveals Special Operations Vehicles

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Kalashnikov reveals Special Operations Vehicles

29th August 2018

The Kalashnikov Group used the annual “Army 2018” International Military Technical Forum to present a series of new special operations vehicles (SOVs) to the Russian …

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Russia increases Project 22800 corvette order

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Mattis rejects proposal to replace US troops in Afghanistan with private contractors

29th August 2018

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