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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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7th April 2017

Sharp Electronics will use Rajant's Kinetic Mesh wireless technology as the wireless communications infrastructure platform for its Intellos automated unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV), the company …

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BAE signs Estonia CV90 support contract

7th April 2017

BAE Systems has been awarded contracts by the Estonian government to support the country's fleet of CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV). The company announced the …

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GDUK wins UK battlefield network contract

7th April 2017

General Dynamics UK will design and develop the UK's next-generation tactical communication and information system as the initial phase of the MORPHEUS programme. The company …

Thales, PT Len extend MoU

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Thales, PT Len extend MoU

7th April 2017

Thales' Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia's PT Len has been extended to include cooperation in combat management systems (CMS) in the country.The MoU was …

India approves K9 artillery buy

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India approves K9 artillery buy

7th April 2017

India approved an approximately $650 million procurement of 100 tracked self-propelled howitzers (SPH) of 155mm 52-calibre, with an option for 50 more, on 29 March.Larsen …

LAAD 2017: Brazil FMS upgrades roll on

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LAAD 2017: Brazil FMS upgrades roll on

6th April 2017

Mistaken reports of the arrival of the first upgraded M109A5+ self-propelled howitzer to the Brazilian Army have been rebuffed by manufacturer BAE Systems.The company has …

LAAD 2017: Budget delays projects (video)

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LAAD 2017: Budget delays projects (video)

6th April 2017

Gen Div Guido Amin Naves of the Brazilian Army speaks with Shephard about current programmes and the economic challenges facing future projects.With budget restrictions influencing …

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6th April 2017

Seeing a gap between military and homeland security communication networks, ST Electronics has developed application-based software named SuperneT U-Agile+ to bridge the two systems.Its release …

LAAD 2017: Turret developments for Guarani

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LAAD 2017: Turret developments for Guarani

5th April 2017

As Brazilian Army vehicle programmes begin to stall, there is still scope for the installation of new turrets.On the back of a contract to build …

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​LAAD 2017: Guarani slows down

5th April 2017

As the Brazilian defence budget gets more constrained the army is being forced to delay it major programmes.The VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 armoured vehicle programme is …

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SRC to continue Sensor Beam programme work

5th April 2017

SRC will continue development work on the US Air Force's Sensor Beam programme, the company announced on 4 April. The $95.7 million contract was awarded …

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5th April 2017

A new military logistics hubs has been opened by the UK Ministry of Defence at MoD Donnington in Shropshire.The Defence Fulfilment Centre (DFC) is an …

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