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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

Sealift shortfalls set to drive opportunities across NATO navies

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Sealift shortfalls set to drive opportunities across NATO navies

5th June 2026

A new Council on Geostrategy primer warns that NATO cannot defend its own supply lines. As the alliance faces a sealift and logistics escort deficit, a wave of unawarded procurement is beginning to take shape.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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General Atomics completes test of small UAS aerial recovery system

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General Atomics completes test of small UAS aerial recovery system

10th October 2023

The aerial recovery system for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Air-Launched Effects (SUAS/ALE) works by deploying a towline which connects to SUAS/ALE and retracts to stow the platform in a bay on the recovering platform.

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Inside Hamas' Arsenal: Rockets, drones, loitering munitions and tactics deployed in the assault on Israel

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Inside Hamas' Arsenal: Rockets, drones, loitering munitions and tactics deployed in the assault on Israel

10th October 2023

Hamas has stunned experts with a sophisticated assault on Israel, leveraging Iranian-backed weaponry and training. The attack, featuring swarms of rockets and UAVs, has revealead a diverse arsenal, including the the Al-Zawari UAV and the re...

AUSA 2023: US Army considers returning Iron Domes to Israel in the face of attacks by Hamas

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AUSA 2023: US Army considers returning Iron Domes to Israel in the face of attacks by Hamas

10th October 2023

Although the list of systems and solutions to be sent to Jerusalem by the US government has not been defined yet, the possibility of shipping back those solutions has not been ruled out.

Interoperability: The Vital Ingredient for NATO’s Future Success (Studio)

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Interoperability: The Vital Ingredient for NATO’s Future Success (Studio)

10th October 2023

The lens of multi-domain operations is sharpening, and software-driven communication choices, deeper integration, and innovative technology are increasingly crucial. Companies like L3Harris are enabling a new age of international collaborat...

Australia deploys F-35s as part of Indonesian military exercise

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Australia deploys F-35s as part of Indonesian military exercise

10th October 2023

The deployment involved planning and executing air combat exercise missions, including offensive and defensive counter-air missions, basic fighter manoeuvres, and air-to-air refuelling with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tan...

AUSA 2023: New EOS R800 RWS combines laser and kinetic capabilities to counter aerial threats

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AUSA 2023: New EOS R800 RWS combines laser and kinetic capabilities to counter aerial threats

10th October 2023

The weapon has been designed to be capable of blinding the optics in all classes of UAVs and ATGMs.

Boom time has arrived for South Korean defence exports (Opinion)

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Boom time has arrived for South Korean defence exports (Opinion)

9th October 2023

The Asian country to make the most spectacular and stellar success in terms of arms exports is none other than South Korea, a nation of 51.7 million citizens.

US Marines’ XQ-58A Valkyrie UAS completes first test flight

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US Marines’ XQ-58A Valkyrie UAS completes first test flight

9th October 2023

The XQ-58A Valkyrie, developed by Kratos and the US Air Force Research Laboratory (USAFRL), is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, with a total of six planned test flights for the USMC

US strengthens regional posture with munitions, ships and fighter jets in response to Hamas attack on Israel

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US strengthens regional posture with munitions, ships and fighter jets in response to Hamas attack on Israel

9th October 2023

The swift deployment of munitions and the mobilisation of ships and fighter jets in response to the Hamas attack on Israel raise concerns about potential broader regional involvement.

AUSA 2023: US Army Sentinel A4 air defence radar enters low-rate production

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AUSA 2023: US Army Sentinel A4 air defence radar enters low-rate production

9th October 2023

The development, announced at AUSA 2023, has attempted to improve the US Army's ability to track a variety of threats including fixed and rotary wings, UAVs and cruise missiles.

AUSA 2023: How the use of digital twins can accelerate the field of missiles and fire control solutions

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AUSA 2023: How the use of digital twins can accelerate the field of missiles and fire control solutions

9th October 2023

New Lockheed Martin digital engineering simulation environment designed to benefit several DoD programmes including the US Army PrSM.

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