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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

17th April 2026

The Australian government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has unveiled a major spending uplift planned for the Royal Australian Air Force, focused on upgrading its air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as upping investment in uncrewed aerial systems.

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Sonardyne releases life-saving mine clearing capability

18th February 2022

Sonardyne has launched a wireless initiation capability for naval mine disposal.

RN will have to play catch-up to achieve hypersonic ambitions

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RN will have to play catch-up to achieve hypersonic ambitions

18th February 2022

Comments from the head of the RN about hypersonic ambitions came shortly before UK officials met with their French counterparts to progress the joint Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon project.

Singapore Airshow 2022: Elbit unveils hybrid-propulsion Skylark 3

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Singapore Airshow 2022: Elbit unveils hybrid-propulsion Skylark 3

18th February 2022

The hybrid model is the latest in the Skylark small tactical UAS family and manufacturer Elbit Systems has already received a contract for delivery.

Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael lines up new RecceLite targeting pod demo

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Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael lines up new RecceLite targeting pod demo

18th February 2022

Rafael will host customers for a live demonstration of its popular RecceLite ISR targeting pod later this year.

Is it time for the year of the Taiwan Tiger? (Opinion)

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Is it time for the year of the Taiwan Tiger? (Opinion)

18th February 2022

Taiwan is under severe threat from Chinese military action. What are some out-of-the-box measures that Taiwan and friends could take?

Singapore Airshow 2022: IAI details Barak MX missile capabilities

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Singapore Airshow 2022: IAI details Barak MX missile capabilities

18th February 2022

IAI expands on multi-layered approach to integrated air defence using Barak MX missile family, hinting at smart launcher function for better target acquisition; downplays reports of Moroccan acquisition.

Logistics provider to implement savings for UK MoD

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Logistics provider to implement savings for UK MoD

17th February 2022

Team Leidos is to produce £272 million in efficiencies under the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation programme.

USAF to use satellite simulator for guided weapon tests

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USAF to use satellite simulator for guided weapon tests

17th February 2022

Broadsim Wavefront will be integrated into a test environment for networked, collaborative and autonomous USAF weapon systems.

QinetiQ supports Royal Navy electronic warfare contract

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QinetiQ supports Royal Navy electronic warfare contract

17th February 2022

QinetiQ is supporting RN efforts to enhance the EW capabilities of its ships.

DARPA selects Dynetics for ACE programme

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DARPA selects Dynetics for ACE programme

17th February 2022

Dynetics has been selected for the ACE programme, which aims to better inform pilots with group-level situational awareness and coordinated targeting responsibility.

Qataris and Saudis gain PAC-3 flight test support

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Qataris and Saudis gain PAC-3 flight test support

17th February 2022

Lockheed Martin is providing flight test support for the PAC-3 interceptor in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Providing the powerful alternative for close air support (Studio)

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Providing the powerful alternative for close air support (Studio)

17th February 2022

As European militaries look to the future of close air support (CAS) for ground forces, light attack aircraft could prove a low-cost, versatile option, according to industry experts.

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