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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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11th November 2021

Rohde & Schwarz says it is undertaking substantial upgrades of its Transportable Air Operations Tower.

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11th November 2021

Turkish Aerospace has converted a target drone into a kamikaze aircraft — but there is no sign yet of a timeline for entry into service.

China’s AHL programme inches forward

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China’s AHL programme inches forward

11th November 2021

China's progress on the heavylift AHL has been far less than rapid, but it is claimed a contract was recently signed to push things along.

Rostec’s modernised rotorcraft takes maiden voyage

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Rostec’s modernised rotorcraft takes maiden voyage

10th November 2021

The modernised Ka-226T flew for the first time during flight tests at the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Centre.

General Electric to trisect and transition to aviation

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General Electric to trisect and transition to aviation

10th November 2021

General Electric will divide into three separate companies, with a focus on healthcare, energy and aviation respectively.

UK tunes MEWSIC to exploit complex electromagnetic environment

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UK tunes MEWSIC to exploit complex electromagnetic environment

10th November 2021

An EW contract marks a first phase of a wider project to enhance the capabilities of UK RN frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers.

French defence chief lays out strategic vision

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French defence chief lays out strategic vision

10th November 2021

A new strategic vision for the French military seeks to maintain readiness in an unstable world.

Pakistan receives first Chinese-built frigate

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Pakistan receives first Chinese-built frigate

10th November 2021

The Type 054A/P, of which Pakistan has ordered four from China, will be Islamabad's most sophisticated warship to date.

Leidos advances torpedo protection for US submarines

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9th November 2021

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Boeing to integrate low-band jamming pod on Growlers

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Boeing to integrate low-band jamming pod on Growlers

9th November 2021

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US orders Lot 20 JASSM-ER missiles

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US orders Lot 20 JASSM-ER missiles

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Lockheed Martin will produce 94 extended-range JASSM missiles for the USAF.

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