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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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A US aircraft carrier visited the Philippines on 26 June, the third such call in four months, as its commander cited America's ‘enduring presence’ in …

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USCG awards Minotaur retrofit option

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USCG awards Minotaur retrofit option

26th June 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded a contract option worth around $3.6 million to L3 Technologies Integrated Systems Platform Integration Division for Minotaur missionisation …

UDT 2018: Diver delivery systems take the stage

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UDT 2018: Diver delivery systems take the stage

26th June 2018

Diver delivery is once again a hot topic at UDT with various companies showcasing their platfroms, including one brand new system. Defence Submersibles International showcased …

OEMs want a stake in Argentina’s military helicopters

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OEMs want a stake in Argentina’s military helicopters

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While recently delivered Bell 206 B1 JetRangers wait in the hangar before funding puts them to the skies, helicopter manufacturers are also waiting in the …

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DARPA’s GXV-T programme progresses

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Several Phase 2 contract awardees of DARPA’s Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) have demonstrated advances on a variety of technologies to meet the programme’s goals, DARPA …

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UDT 2018: Threat commonality dominates opening discussions

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The twin needs for naval services to meet the threats posed by an emergent Russia dominated the opening remarks at the UDT conference and exhibition …

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Tarsis 75 completes sand operation

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Russia's Central MD receives Kasta 2-2 radar

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Russia's Central MD receives Kasta 2-2 radar

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GDELS to supply IRB to Brazilian Army

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GDELS to supply IRB to Brazilian Army

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General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has received a contract from the Brazilian Army for the production and delivery of its Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB), …

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