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October crewed air review: Israel’s Apache deal bets on crewed aviation in an uncrewed age
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US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable
October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

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October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

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.

October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

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October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

28th October 2026

Recent procurement developments in France and Lithuania highlight the growing demand for loitering munitions, with global annual spending forecast to increase nearly 50-fold between 2020 and 2029.

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  • Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

    Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

  • US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

    US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

  • October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

    October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

  • Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

    Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

  • Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

    Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

  • US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

    US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

  • October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

    October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

  • Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

    Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

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What does the US decision to pause Ukraine support mean for the war and the stock markets?

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What does the US decision to pause Ukraine support mean for the war and the stock markets?

4th March 2025

NATO and other Western countries had been singing from the same song sheet since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia three years ago but the alliance has been weakened as the new US administration under President Donald Trump pause...

US Air Force announces mission designation for Anduril and GA-ASI’s CCA prototypes

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US Air Force announces mission designation for Anduril and GA-ASI’s CCA prototypes

4th March 2025

The news follows confirmation from GA-ASI that it will fly its CCA prototype this year and signals the next step in the collaborative combat aircraft programme.

Singapore eyes C-295MPA and P-8 for maritime patrol aircraft requirement

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Singapore eyes C-295MPA and P-8 for maritime patrol aircraft requirement

4th March 2025

The down-selection of both the aircraft comes amid maritime tensions in the region.

Shield AI teases new upgraded V-Bat variant

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Shield AI teases new upgraded V-Bat variant

3rd March 2025

The as-yet-unnamed variant will be formally unveiled in April, according to Shield AI. Of the upgrades to the V-Bat, this variant reportedly has a heavier fuel engine and is SATCOM integration-capable.

UK commits $2 billion to Ukraine for missiles as Europe speaks up

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UK commits $2 billion to Ukraine for missiles as Europe speaks up

3rd March 2025

The contract builds on a previous contract with Thales which was signed in September 2024 for 650 missiles. Deliveries of these began in late 2024 and the new contract ensures continued supply.

Sikorsky signs $313 million maintenance contract for Australian Navy MH-60Rs

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Sikorsky signs $313 million maintenance contract for Australian Navy MH-60Rs

3rd March 2025

The extension of its partnership with the Royal Australian Navy comes as the latter is increasing its fleet size, anticipating 12 further aircraft to be delivered by 2036.

How will NATO’s Baltic Sentry work to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea?

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How will NATO’s Baltic Sentry work to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea?

3rd March 2025

The rise in incidents of damage to subsea cabling in the Baltic Seahas driven NATO to commit to bolstering the action of local navies. But how effective can it be?

Israel given go ahead for $3 billion in munitions and bulldozers from US

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Israel given go ahead for $3 billion in munitions and bulldozers from US

3rd March 2025

The latest approvals of Foreign Military Sale (FMS) deals follows approvals early in February for Israel to buy US$660 million of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and $6.7 billion for munitions, guidance kits, fuzes and munitions support.

Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet

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Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet

3rd March 2025

Since the release of Ireland’s Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) report two years ago there have been whisperings about the potential of Ireland buying fighter jets, one of the most ambitious recommendations. The prospect has now inch...

MBDA’s Meteor completes first F-35B test flight

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MBDA’s Meteor completes first F-35B test flight

28th February 2025

The US Marine Corps’ aircraft conducted the first test flight of the missile from Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

First German P-8 flies and upgrade of first aircraft for USN completed

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First German P-8 flies and upgrade of first aircraft for USN completed

28th February 2025

The P-8 Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) is based on the Boeing 737NG airliner. It has been ordered by several countries, including Germany, and US Navy (USN) P-8s are being upgraded.

Lockheed Martin wins three new DoD naval contracts including on Littoral Combat Ships

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Lockheed Martin wins three new DoD naval contracts including on Littoral Combat Ships

28th February 2025

Lockheed Martin has won contracts and contract modifications on systems and platforms ranging from missile systems and naval helicopters to Littoral Combat Ships.

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