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Air Warfare

Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2026.

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Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s 50-year service highlights capability gaps in Antarctica

Delays in the construction of the Polar Security Cutter – the future substitute for the Polar Star – are likely to prolong the ageing icebreaker’s service time even more, putting the USCG in a risky position.

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Naval Warfare

As Indonesia doubles up its order, who else is looking at the Arrowhead 140 frigate design?

The adaptable design of Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 frigate, already selected by the UK Royal Navy and Poland, has led to more orders from Indonesia while other countries continue to weigh it up.

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