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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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Japan receives its first KC-46A

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Japan receives its first KC-46A

1st November 2021

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force becomes the first non-US recipient of the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

UK sells fleet auxiliaries to Egypt

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UK sells fleet auxiliaries to Egypt

1st November 2021

The deal is the first time the UK has sold ships to Egypt for over three decades.

Researchers address future of missile electrical power

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Researchers address future of missile electrical power

31st October 2021

Could sodium cells or fuel cell stacks provide missile electrical power during flight, instead of thermal batteries?

Agni-V ICBM joins the Indian arsenal

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Agni-V ICBM joins the Indian arsenal

30th October 2021

India can now boast an ICBM amongst its missile arsenal as worries continue over border tensions with China.

Easy Aerial releases new range of UAV ground stations

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Easy Aerial releases new range of UAV ground stations

29th October 2021

Easy Aerial has released its new drone-in-a-box solution, the Easy Guard Vehicle range.

Peru receives overhauled Mi-17 helicopters

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Peru receives overhauled Mi-17 helicopters

29th October 2021

The Peruvian Air Force has received six overhauled Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters.

Swedish government authorises GlobalEye purchase

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Swedish government authorises GlobalEye purchase

29th October 2021

Sweden is replacing its Saab 340s with GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft.

Is USSOCOM missing a trick with semi-submersibles?

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Is USSOCOM missing a trick with semi-submersibles?

29th October 2021

Semi-submersible craft could present opportunities for USSOCOM in covert operations.

Russian Pacific Fleet welcomes third Project 636.3 submarine

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Russian Pacific Fleet welcomes third Project 636.3 submarine

29th October 2021

The Improved Kilo-II class submarine Magadan has been commissioned into the Russian Pacific Fleet.

Rolls-Royce opens USN support facility

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Rolls-Royce opens USN support facility

29th October 2021

Rolls-Royce completes new waterjet MRO facility while it reports increased demand for work related to Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) vessels.

Fincantieri delivers first corvette for Qatar

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Fincantieri delivers first corvette for Qatar

29th October 2021

Fincantieri has received a major contract from Qatar that included the four corvettes and other vessels in 2016.

Norway orders additional Naval Strike Missiles

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Norway orders additional Naval Strike Missiles

29th October 2021

Kongsberg will supply more missiles for Norwegian surface ships and extend the lifespan of the existing Norwegian NSM arsenal.

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