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

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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.

US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

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US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

28th May 2026

The MRZR Alpha 5kW has been designed to charge multiple battlefield systems, including active defence systems, sensor arrays, onboard electronics, UAS and CUAS equipment, and other C5ISR capabilities. The platform can also power external loads such as a forward-operating tactical grid.

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

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

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

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

  • US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

    US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

  • DARPA, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman join forces to improve missile production

    DARPA, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman join forces to improve missile production

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

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

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

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

  • US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

    US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

  • All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

    All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

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Netherlands deploys F-35s for air policing in Estonia

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Netherlands deploys F-35s for air policing in Estonia

2nd December 2024

The Dutch F-35s will replace the German Eurofighter Typhoons stationed in Latvia.

US to deploy F-35As to Japan base by early 2026

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US to deploy F-35As to Japan base by early 2026

2nd December 2024

The 48 F-35A aircraft are set to replace the 36 F-16s as part of the US Department of Defense’s plans to upgrade its aircraft across Japan.

Babcock and KAI to collaborate on training and air base support

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Babcock and KAI to collaborate on training and air base support

29th November 2024

The two companies will focus on military training, support and engineering opportunities across central, eastern and southern Europe.

NSPA and Royal Netherlands Air Force sign LoI on MRTT training integration

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NSPA and Royal Netherlands Air Force sign LoI on MRTT training integration

29th November 2024

The Letter of Intent (LoI) will allow for the integration of training of the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tank Transport (MRTT) fleet between the the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) and other groups.

Boeing’s orderbook boosted with new US Air Force contracts

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Boeing’s orderbook boosted with new US Air Force contracts

29th November 2024

Recent orders for the Boeing KC-46A tanker for the US Air Force (USAF) and engineering support for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force give a boost to the US manufacturer’s orderbook.

Finland’s Summa Defence establishes drone production facility with Ukrainian partners

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Finland’s Summa Defence establishes drone production facility with Ukrainian partners

28th November 2024

The Finnish defence and security group will work with Ukrainian drone companies to speed up production of platforms for Ukraine and across the European Union (EU) and NATO countries.

Turkey scales back F-16 deal while US shifts position on F-35s, minister claims

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Turkey scales back F-16 deal while US shifts position on F-35s, minister claims

28th November 2024

Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler gave updates on the country’s F-16 and Eurofighter acquisitions in Parliament, while signalling the US could reinstate Turkey into its F-35 programme.

L3Harris wins $1 billion communications system contract from US Navy

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L3Harris wins $1 billion communications system contract from US Navy

27th November 2024

The company will deliver its Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System Terminal (MIDS JTRS) to the US over the next five years.

US Army gets first Global 6500 aircraft for HADES programme

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US Army gets first Global 6500 aircraft for HADES programme

27th November 2024

The Global 6500 fixed-wing platform will help the US Army modernise its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) fleet by 2030.

Should the US be concerned about the state of its nuclear arsenal?

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Should the US be concerned about the state of its nuclear arsenal?

26th November 2024

“We are going to get spare parts out of museums,” warns a former commander of USSTRATCOM.

Red Cat to begin Black Widow sUAS production in early 2025

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Red Cat to begin Black Widow sUAS production in early 2025

26th November 2024

Red Cat, recently selected for the US Army’s ambitious SRR programme to supply warfighters with the next-generation Black Widow sUAS, will begin production on the uncrewed platform in early 2025.

L3 Harris completes review of satellite communications payloads

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L3 Harris completes review of satellite communications payloads

26th November 2024

L3Harris is involved with four satellite programmes for missile tracking and communications for the US Space Development Agency (SDA).

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