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Pentagon confirms it will continue with the acquisition of E-7 Wedgetails for US Air Force
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SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission
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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

12th May 2026

The USAF intends to conduct the second phase of the DRAGON programme from FY2026 to FY2030, while the future of the E3 replacement remains unknown.

First Canadian River-class destroyer to have its keel laid in June

Programme update

First Canadian River-class destroyer to have its keel laid in June

12th May 2026

Currently at the block fabrication and construction stage, the HMCS Fraser’s keel-laying ceremony is scheduled to take place next month as a step towards increasing the Royal Canadian Navy's anti-submarine and air defence capabilities.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

 

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Intelsat emphasises SATCOM resilience for SOF in contested domains (video)

Intelsat outlines how its multi-orbit SATCOM architecture is enhancing connectivity and resilience for special operations forces operating in degraded and contested environments.

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  • SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

    SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

  • Pentagon confirms it will continue with the acquisition of E-7 Wedgetails for US Air Force

    Pentagon confirms it will continue with the acquisition of E-7 Wedgetails for US Air Force

  • AI-enhanced combat radios: how to turn comms networks into an EW advantage

    AI-enhanced combat radios: how to turn comms networks into an EW advantage

  • “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

    “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

  • SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

    SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

  • Pentagon confirms it will continue with the acquisition of E-7 Wedgetails for US Air Force

    Pentagon confirms it will continue with the acquisition of E-7 Wedgetails for US Air Force

  • SAHA 2026: Turkey markets modular undersea systems to European buyers

    SAHA 2026: Turkey markets modular undersea systems to European buyers

  • First Canadian River-class destroyer to have its keel laid in June

    First Canadian River-class destroyer to have its keel laid in June

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Australia’s Mogami-class frigates to feature RTX SeaRAM defence system

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Australia’s Mogami-class frigates to feature RTX SeaRAM defence system

11th May 2026

Under a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Raytheon will provide SeaRAM launchers, blast test vehicles and technical services for the Royal Australian Navy’s Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate programme.

AI-enhanced combat radios: how to turn comms networks into an EW advantage

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AI-enhanced combat radios: how to turn comms networks into an EW advantage

11th May 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming defence communications, boosting situational awareness and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across the battlespace. Bittium’s new partnership with MarshallAI will significantly enhance networ...

Intelligence innovation: From data overload to decision advantage (Podcast)

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Intelligence innovation: From data overload to decision advantage (Podcast)

6th May 2026

As militaries face an overwhelming flow of data, the challenge is shifting from collection to delivering fast, actionable insights that drive decision-making. Advances in AI and data integration are helping armed forces move beyond siloed s...

SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

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SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

1st May 2026

SAHA 2026 brings global defence and aerospace leaders to Istanbul for partnerships, launches, panels and high-value meetings.

“A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

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“A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

1st May 2026

European militaries face a new security landscape, with the proliferation of drones, theatre ballistic missiles and other threats boosting requirements for airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and related systems. F...

Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

Programme update

Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

29th April 2026

Sweden’s Luleå frigate programme is gathering momentum, with a Saab and Babcock joint proposal and Navantia and Naval Group each presenting distinct propositions for a quartet of warships.

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

Programme update

Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

20th April 2026

The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

17th April 2026

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have been adjusted from the 2024 version to promote greater military and industrial self-reliance, taking lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and looking to rei...

AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

Programme update

AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

15th April 2026

Sessions at UDT 2026 signalled that the AUKUS programme is pressing ahead at a steady pace – with trilateral commitment reaffirmed, Australian industrial capacity expanding and additive manufacturing emerging as an opportunity for suppliers...

US Army to procure next-gen remote sensing capabilities to boost battlefield mobility

Programme update

US Army to procure next-gen remote sensing capabilities to boost battlefield mobility

15th April 2026

The US Army Materiel Command is seeking solutions that can automatically detect and classify natural or man-made obstacles preventing the manoeuvrability of land vehicles.

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