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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

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26th October 2021

Nine-month financials reflect ‘high activity level in the defence business’ for Saab.

ASRAAM Block 6 on schedule for UK aircraft, says minister

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Austal launches first-of-class patrol boat for Australia

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JMSDF launches new tanker vessel

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To resupply naval bases in its southwest archipelago, Japan is building two coastal tankers.

UK begins search for new strategic sealift capability

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UK begins search for new strategic sealift capability

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The contract in the UK for the provision of strategic sealift capability expires at the end of 2024.

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RN Wildcat fires Martlet for first time on operations

25th October 2021

RN Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 Martlet missiles for use against stationary and moving targets.

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