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29th October 2026

New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

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New gear for Singapore special forces

29th May 2017

The Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) of the Singapore Armed Forces has inducted a series of new personal equipment and firearms. A notable additional is …

US Army explores 3D-printing

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US Army explores 3D-printing

26th May 2017

The US Army’s Armament Research Development and Engineering Center at Picatinny Arsenal has manufactured a 3-D printed grenade launcher as the army explores the potential …

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Taiwan determined to defend itself

26th May 2017

Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang war games from 22-26 May, a highlight of which was the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces repelling a …

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TACMS completes sixth flight test

25th May 2017

The modernised Tactical Missile System (TACMS) has completed its sixth test flight at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Lockheed Martin announced on 22 May. …

FNSS expands tracked vehicle range (video)

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FNSS expands tracked vehicle range (video)

25th May 2017

Shephard recently spoke to Turkish vehicle manufacturer FNSS about the expansion of its tracked armoured vehicle portfolio, which now includes the new Kaplan-30 as well as a …

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SOFIC 2017: Polaris goes expeditionary (video)

25th May 2017

On today's evolving battlefield, special forces around the world are focusing less on heavy armoured vehicles and instead on expeditionary platforms that are able to …

USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles

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USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles

25th May 2017

Oshkosh Defense will deliver an additional 54 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the US Marine Corps (USMC) under a $33 million order announced …

Otokar awaits Altay order (video)

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Otokar awaits Altay order (video)

24th May 2017

Shephard recently spoke to Turkish vehicle manufacturer Otokar about its Altay main battle tank, which has been designed and developed in Turkey and represents the country's …

MAN trucks to revolutionise ADF logistics

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MAN trucks to revolutionise ADF logistics

24th May 2017

The Australian Army’s Brisbane-based 7th Brigade and supporting units in southeast Queensland recently began receiving new trucks from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA), and …

New UGV planned for Russian Army

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New UGV planned for Russian Army

23rd May 2017

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans to start the purchase of a new combat UGV, known as the Nerekhta, according to recent statements released …

Nexter confirms Denmark's CAESAR selection

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Nexter confirms Denmark's CAESAR selection

23rd May 2017

The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has selected Nexter’s 8x8 CAESAR artillery system, the company confirmed on 22 May. The company has been …

India receives first M777A2 howitzers

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India receives first M777A2 howitzers

23rd May 2017

The Indian Army has taken delivery of two M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced on 18 May. The guns will now be put …

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