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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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More Super Hornets to undergo life extension

9th December 2021

Boeing is extending the service life of USN-operated F/A-18E/F aircraft.

Israel and Morocco reap rewards from warmer relations

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Israel and Morocco reap rewards from warmer relations

9th December 2021

Morocco is set to procure an array of Israeli defence equipment under a recently signed MoU — what is Rabat hoping to achieve?

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9th December 2021

Boeing and the RAAF have advanced the operational capabilities of the manufacturers Airpower Teaming System in a digital environment.

EDA members look beyond traditional research partners

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EDA members look beyond traditional research partners

9th December 2021

EDA member countries are ramping up efforts to involve universities, academic institutions, start-ups, SMEs and non-defence related companies in their programmes to develop innovative solutions.

Solomons wisdom needed for security response to unrest

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Solomons wisdom needed for security response to unrest

8th December 2021

Four countries have sent troops and/or police to the Solomon Islands in Melanesia after an outbreak of civil unrest.

USN asks for more from Progeny for EW

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USN asks for more from Progeny for EW

8th December 2021

The USN is interested in upgrading human-machine interfaces on the increasingly complex EW systems on its submarines.

Middle East proves fertile market for corvettes

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Middle East proves fertile market for corvettes

8th December 2021

The Middle East has proved a significant region for European shipbuilders such as Naval Group, Navantia and Fincantieri.

Raytheon repairs towed decoys for Super Hornets

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Raytheon repairs towed decoys for Super Hornets

8th December 2021

The AN/ALE-50 fibre-optic towed decoy is designed to protect combat aircraft from air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, by using active and semi-active radar homing.

Electric Sky to test long-distance power transmission for UAVs

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Electric Sky to test long-distance power transmission for UAVs

8th December 2021

DARPA persists in funding research into extending the power range and mission endurance of UAVs.

US orders more common transponders

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US orders more common transponders

8th December 2021

BAE Systems is to produce and deliver 283 additional common IFF transponders for the US Army, USN and allies.

Indian midget submarine rises to the surface

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Indian midget submarine rises to the surface

7th December 2021

An Indian private-sector company has come up with a design for a midget submarine.

Babcock to provide high-frequency communications to Australia

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Babcock to provide high-frequency communications to Australia

7th December 2021

Babcock has been selected as the preferred tenderer to upgrade and sustain the Australian Defence Force’s high-frequency communication systems.

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