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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

18th June 2026

The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.

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Eurosatory 2026: New public security needs drive personal protection equipment modernisation

18th June 2026

European law enforcement and public security agencies are entering a new cycle of investment in personal protection equipment (PPE), driven by evolving threat profiles, officer welfare requirements and advances in materials technology.

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India’s UCAV makes moves on the ground

8th November 2021

India's march towards a stealthy UCAV continues, with a taxi test of a technology demonstrator occurring recently.

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5th November 2021

Despite the pandemic limiting growth, particularly in regard to Aerostructures, Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels.

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5th November 2021

Rheinmetall reports a significant increase in earnings and margin over fiscal 2021, but predict semiconductor shortages may impact sales.

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USN orders post-delivery work on USS Vermont

5th November 2021

Post-delivery work on USS Vermont to be completed by May 2022.

SEA takes full control of JSK Naval Support

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SEA takes full control of JSK Naval Support

5th November 2021

Cohort Group company SEA has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% of Canada-based JSK Naval Support for an undisclosed sum. SEA and Kaycom established …

Expal and Rafaut team up for airborne systems

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Expal and Rafaut team up for airborne systems

5th November 2021

French and Spanish companies sign teaming agreement during FEINDEF.

Poland thinks big as it looks nervously east

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Poland thinks big as it looks nervously east

5th November 2021

Proposed legislation would see Poland more than double the size of its army, as the country seeks to enhance its deterrence capabilities in relatively short time.

Israelis fine-tune King Stallion requirements

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Israelis fine-tune King Stallion requirements

5th November 2021

Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.

UK exports, Harpoon dilemma and JADC2 (podcast)

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US signals AMRAAM sale to Saudi Arabia

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US signals AMRAAM sale to Saudi Arabia

5th November 2021

Potential FMS of AIM-120 AMRAAM would enhance the Saudi arsenal to meet the threat of cross-border missile attacks from Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.

USN orders support for ram-air parachutes

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USN orders support for ram-air parachutes

5th November 2021

SSK Industries to provide critical safety items for ram-air parachutes used by SOF.

Pentagon report highlights China’s ambition to ‘fight and win wars’

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Pentagon report highlights China’s ambition to ‘fight and win wars’

5th November 2021

Strategic competition continue to heat up between China and the US, as the former prioritises developing a modern military with burgeoning nuclear warheads.

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