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

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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.

Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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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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MSPO 2017: Israeli companies seek Polish growth

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MSPO 2017: Israeli companies seek Polish growth

5th September 2017

Poland’s ambitious plans to spend billions of dollars modernising its armed forces has unsurprisingly garnered attention from some of the industry’s leading defence contractors, not …

DSEI 2017: UK's ambitious logistics project takes form

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DSEI 2017: UK's ambitious logistics project takes form

5th September 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence’s Logistics Commodities & Services (Transformation) [LCS (T)] contract has now completed its second year of operation, marking a significant milestone …

DSEI 2017: Braking into the defence market

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DSEI 2017: Braking into the defence market

5th September 2017

The world of motorsport is all about speed, not just on the track but also behind the scenes as teams of engineers look to rapidly …

DSEI 2017: Lockheed aims for profitable turret market

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DSEI 2017: Lockheed aims for profitable turret market

5th September 2017

Having already achieved success supplying turret systems for the British Army’s new Ajax vehicle and Warrior upgrade programme, Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) is now eyeing …

DSEI 2017: UK soldier modernisation marches on

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DSEI 2017: UK soldier modernisation marches on

5th September 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to advance its soldier modernisation initiatives including plans to introduce a lighter ballistic plate for dismounted troops by …

DSEI 2017: Israeli counter-IED solution ready

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DSEI 2017: Israeli counter-IED solution ready

5th September 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries’ Elta division expects its counter IED and mine suite (CIMS), which protects tactical vehicles against the threat of IEDs, to be ready for …

MSPO 2017: The future of Polish MBT fleet

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MSPO 2017: The future of Polish MBT fleet

5th September 2017

Poland plans to upgrade its soviet-era tanks and acquire additional second-hand Leopard 2s while awaiting the introduction of the new generation MBT. According to the …

USMC selects Optics 1’s I-CUGR

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USMC selects Optics 1’s I-CUGR

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Safran company Optics 1’s Integrated Compact Ultralight Gun-mounted Rangefinder (I-CUGR) has been selected by the US Marine Corps (USMC) for its Sniper Range Finder (SRF) …

General Dynamics secures CAC2S contract

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General Dynamics secures CAC2S contract

4th September 2017

General Dynamics Mission Systems has won a full-rate production contract from the US Marine Corps (USMC) for the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) …

Endeavor receives UGV support order

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Endeavor receives UGV support order

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Endeavor Robotics has received a $15 million order from the US government for upgrades and accessories to support currently fielded UGVs, the company announced on …

MSPO 2017: ​First Krab howitzers delivered

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MSPO 2017: ​First Krab howitzers delivered

4th September 2017

The Polish Army has officially received the first Regina artillery squadron armed with Krab 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers.  The official handover ceremony took place on …

Japan shows new Type 16 MCV

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Japan shows new Type 16 MCV

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A single Type 16 Manoeuvre Combat Vehicle (16MCV) appeared at the Fuji Firepower demonstration in Japan on 27 August. However, instead of the expected production …

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