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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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RCN contract supports testing new technologies

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RCN contract supports testing new technologies

2nd December 2021

The Canadian government is investing in Naval Experimentation and Testing – Engineering and Charter Services (NEXT-ECS) to support the country's navy.

US DoD locates Sonardyne for underwater tracking

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US DoD locates Sonardyne for underwater tracking

2nd December 2021

Advanced Acoustic Concepts has selected Sonardyne’s Micro-Ranger 2 for US DoD programmes.

Argentina unveils new electric UAVs

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Argentina unveils new electric UAVs

2nd December 2021

Argentina has shown off two new electric propulsion training UAVs during a visit to Chamical Military Air Base by Jorge Taiana, the country's minister of defence.

BAE Systems completes demonstration of FireNet transceiver

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BAE Systems completes demonstration of FireNet transceiver

2nd December 2021

The new system addresses US Army aviation channel capacity and waveform needs.

NATO considers its future in Strategic Concept document

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NATO considers its future in Strategic Concept document

1st December 2021

Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, outlined NATO’s next Strategic Concept document at the Riga Public Diplomacy Conference on 30 November.

Keel laid for first Belgian-Dutch rMCM minehunter

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Keel laid for first Belgian-Dutch rMCM minehunter

1st December 2021

The first ship of six for Belgium will be named BNS Ostende.

Naval Group rolls out latest Barracuda-class sub

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Naval Group rolls out latest Barracuda-class sub

1st December 2021

Naval Group aims to produce a new submarine for the French Navy every two years, with the company on track to deliver the first four boats by 2026.

Turbojet expertise evolves in Turkey

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Turbojet expertise evolves in Turkey

1st December 2021

Experience gained in Turkey during the development of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine may accelerate the design and construction of the new Arat engine, which will have lower fuel consumption and higher thrust.

PESCO project to develop building blocks for future European ships

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PESCO project to develop building blocks for future European ships

1st December 2021

From AAW destroyers to ASW frigates and escorts, common systems could be incorporated on any number of vessel classes built by EU member states under the 4E programme.

Airbus comfortable with industrial base changes if FCAS and Tempest merge

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Airbus comfortable with industrial base changes if FCAS and Tempest merge

1st December 2021

Despite not discussing different industrial scenarios with BAE Systems should FCAS and Tempest merge, Airbus has stated it will overcome any changes should the two programmes ever become one.

Bangladesh Army seeks attack helicopters

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Bangladesh Army seeks attack helicopters

1st December 2021

There are requirements for new helicopters in all three armed services in Bangladesh.

Australia receives more F-35s as Classic Hornets are withdrawn

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Australia receives more F-35s as Classic Hornets are withdrawn

1st December 2021

Australia received more F-35As in November, just as the RAAF farewelled its F/A-18A/B fleet.

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