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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

29th April 2026

Following its investment into WinnyLab, Terra Drone unveiled a new long-range fixed-wing addition to its interceptor drone portfolio as it seeks to bring combat-proven technology back to Japan and expand into global export markets.

Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

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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.

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  • Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

    Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

  • Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

    Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

  • April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

    April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

  • Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

    Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

  • Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

    Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

  • Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

    Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

  • April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

    April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

  • Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

    Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

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Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

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Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

12th March 2026

DroneShield has experienced significant growth in a short period of time, more than doubling its personnel to 500 people in the space of 18 months on the back of both military and civil demand.

HMS Anson’s milestone stay in Australia cut short during AUKUS deployment

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HMS Anson’s milestone stay in Australia cut short during AUKUS deployment

12th March 2026

The Astute-class submarine’s visit to Australia was the first time maintenance activity on a UK Royal Navy nuclear submarine had been carried out in the country.

Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

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Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

12th March 2026

The new entity incorporates crewed and uncrewed capabilities to tackle a variety of mission demands in both defence and commercial markets.

Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

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Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

11th March 2026

Estonia is looking to boost its local defence industry with directed funding, industry parks, support through international orders for equipment and rapid prototyping.

How Operation Epic Fury could reduce US readiness to face China

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How Operation Epic Fury could reduce US readiness to face China

11th March 2026

The offensive against Iran could impact training and maintenance cycles and accelerate the degradation of the US arsenal on top of depleting Washington’s stockpiles.

UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

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UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

11th March 2026

The UK has recently deployed a Type 45 destroyer to Cyprus and has bolstered its presence in the Middle East in recent weeks with supporting air power to protect neighbouring countries’ air defences.

UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

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UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

10th March 2026

Estonia is looking for innovative ways to deal with its particular challenges but, according to the MoD’s permanent secretary, Kaimo Kuusk, technology still needs to be backed up by old-fashioned long-range punch.

US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

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US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

10th March 2026

The strategy, schedule and budget to support Washington’s intention to speed up the manufacturing of defence capabilities remain unclear.

UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

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UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

10th March 2026

The UK MoD is scoping out systems to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems, with a focus on low-cost modularity and speed to field.

Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

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Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

9th March 2026

The reduction in the number of planned F-35A aircraft from 36 to 30 by the Swiss government comes due to budget constraints, with no firm plans to fill the gap despite “negative consequences”.

What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

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What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

9th March 2026

The USAF plans to phase out its 162 in-operation A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs by the end of FY2026, replacing them with F-35As which will bring a leap in capabilities in terms of lethality, survivability and speed.

Embraer turns to AI solution for A-29 Super Tucano CUAS evolution

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Embraer turns to AI solution for A-29 Super Tucano CUAS evolution

9th March 2026

The AI solution is called Gunslinger, which will be used to assist the pilot in decision-making for counter-drone operations.

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