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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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Iraqi SOF adjust for future operations

29th January 2018

Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) will consider the future training and materiel requirements of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) following the eradication of the self-proclaimed …

Delivery of first Ajax variant imminent

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Delivery of first Ajax variant imminent

29th January 2018

British Army training units are preparing for the imminent delivery of the first Ajax variant after the completion of government acceptance testing (GAT). The first …

Thales launches Bushmaster MR6

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Thales launches Bushmaster MR6

29th January 2018

Thales has launched a new version of its Bushmaster vehicle, the Bushmaster Multi Role 6 (MR6), at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference in London. The …

Exercise tracking map highlights deployed troops’ location

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Exercise tracking map highlights deployed troops’ location

29th January 2018

A map showing paths taken by users of an exercise tracking app reveals potentially sensitive information about American and allied military personnel in places including …

Puma missile system tests near completion

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Puma missile system tests near completion

29th January 2018

Final testing of the German Armed Force's anti-tank missile system on its fleet of Puma IFVs is expected to be completed by the third quarter …

DARPA launches MIDAS programme

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DARPA launches MIDAS programme

29th January 2018

DARPA has launched the Millimeter-Wave Digital Arrays (MIDAS) programme to improve secure military communications between platforms. The programme aims to develop element-level digital phased-array technology …

Elbit to provide TLS services to ADF

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Elbit to provide TLS services to ADF

29th January 2018

Elbit Systems of Australia has received a $150 million contract from the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) to provide through life support (TLS) services for …

DroneGun expected to surge on back of C-UAS demand

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DroneGun expected to surge on back of C-UAS demand

28th January 2018

The DroneGun counter-UAS system has secured a significant amount of military customer interest in the first year since its launch, with the manufacturers preparing to …

UK to launch new radar against 'severe' Russian threat

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UK to launch new radar against 'severe' Russian threat

27th January 2018

Britain's defence minister Gavin Williamson said a new radar off Scotland's Shetland Islands would help tackle the 'severe and real' threat from Moscow. In a …

US Army to decide on Bradley upgunning

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US Army to decide on Bradley upgunning

26th January 2018

US Army leadership is exploring ways to expand its lethality initiative with top-level discussions taking place about upgunning the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, as well as …

SHOT Show: New enhanced clip-on sight for SOF applications

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SHOT Show: New enhanced clip-on sight for SOF applications

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On display for the first time at SHOT Show, the F7030 Generation 3 Clip-on Weapon Sight is being aimed towards the special operations market. The new …

Improved T-72​ tanks delivered in Ukraine

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Improved T-72​ tanks delivered in Ukraine

26th January 2018

Ukroboronprom’s Kyiv Armored Plant has transferred improved T-72 tanks to the Ukrainian Army, the company announced on 23 January. Over the course of 2017 the …

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