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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

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16th December 2021

The first OPV for the Royal Australian Navy has been launched, but the programme is experiencing difficulties because of COVID-19 delays and weapon integration issues.

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16th December 2021

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16th December 2021

Lockheed Martin has contracted BAE Systems to upgrade the F-35’s EW system.

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16th December 2021

GD-OTS is providing M61A1 Vulcan 20mm rotary cannon for F-16s.

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Defence Committee urges higher spending to plug RN capability gaps

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Defence Committee urges higher spending to plug RN capability gaps

16th December 2021

A UK Parliament Defence Committee report, called "We're going to need a bigger Navy", compared the RN surface fleet to 'porcupines' with well-defended vessels that lack lethality.

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Aegis combat system upgrade covers three Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyers.

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Indonesia ordains single KT-1B trainer

15th December 2021

PTDI has assembled a first KT-1B trainer for the Indonesian Air Force, plus it is concentrating on the NC212i and N219.

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15th December 2021

The latest UAV to join the Thai military is the Blackjack from Boeing Insitu.

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