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Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

6th April 2026

Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2 as well as its variants, operational service and future prospects.

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

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Shvabe upgrades laser imager

3rd September 2021

Upgraded Russian imaging system is expected to deliver 3-10x magnification.

Brazilian Army receives the last batch of IA2 assault rifles

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Brazilian Army receives the last batch of IA2 assault rifles

3rd September 2021

New rifles for the Brazilian Army will replace part of the FAL M962 inventory that has been in service with the army for over 50 years. The ground force has procured 5,308 units of IA2 under a deal with state-owned company Imbel.

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3rd September 2021

Several recent land acquisition programmes have run into difficulties — but should delays and cost overruns be accepted as the norm? If not, what exactly needs to change?

PLA upgrades its heavy 155mm SPH inventory

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PLA upgrades its heavy 155mm SPH inventory

2nd September 2021

The PLZ-05 155mm SPH in Chinese army service has received a makeover.

Army-2021: New-look BMP-3 with Berezhok makes its debut

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Army-2021: New-look BMP-3 with Berezhok makes its debut

2nd September 2021

Rostec subsidiaries have developed an up-armoured BMP-3 with the Berezhok combat module; meanwhile, work continues on the BMP-3M Manul.

Spanish Army buys tracer ammo for target practice

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Spanish Army buys tracer ammo for target practice

2nd September 2021

Nammo Palencia is providing 9,500 rounds of 30x173mm target practice ammunition.

Northrop Grumman gets its teeth into G/ATOR

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Northrop Grumman gets its teeth into G/ATOR

2nd September 2021

Full-rate production of the AN/TPS-80 AESA radar follows completion of the LRIP phase.

BAE Systems continues ACK work

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BAE Systems continues ACK work

2nd September 2021

DARPA awards Phase 2 contract for BAE to develop software under the Adapting Cross-Domain Kill-Webs programme.

Waiting game about to end for T-14 while T-90M deliveries continue

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Waiting game about to end for T-14 while T-90M deliveries continue

1st September 2021

After years of delays and technical problems, the Russian Ground Forces are finally set to receive the first batch of T-14 Armata MBTs.

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Atmaca KKK typifies Turkish cruise missile trend

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A new variant of the Atmaca missile is in the works, while manufacturer Roketsan is also developing a long-range cruise missile.

Army-2021: Rostec companies showcase new offensive and defensive ammunition

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Army-2021: Rostec companies showcase new offensive and defensive ammunition

31st August 2021

Russian armour-piercing tank ammunition has improved but it still lacks the punch of Western rivals.

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