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European navies line up $105.8 billion in unawarded contracts for 2026
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RTX Raytheon targets nearly 170% RAM production increase to meet global demand

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RTX Raytheon targets nearly 170% RAM production increase to meet global demand

6th February 2026

The US multinational company is currently assembling 300 Rolling Airframe Missile rounds per year, with plans to reach 800 units annually after significant investment and modernisation of its facilities.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Saab eyes “share” in future fighter market, targets 2027 CCA demo flight

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Saab eyes “share” in future fighter market, targets 2027 CCA demo flight

5th February 2026

The Swedish government is expected to make a decision on the next steps of the Future Fighter System Concept programme by 2030, with the current second phase focusing on technology knowledge expansion and demonstration flights.

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2025 land market review: British Army woes, European heavy armour and US MBT progress

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2025 land market review: British Army woes, European heavy armour and US MBT progress

18th December 2025

The last year has seen several major procurements in the land market. Shephard’s Dr Peter Magill reviews the main trends and themes in land procurement of 2025.

Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order

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Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order

17th December 2025

The first of the 12 M-346 aircraft are expected to be delivered to the Austrian Air Force by 2028, according to the company.

2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

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2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

17th December 2025

Qatar and Indonesia followed the US’s high spending on new uncrewed aerial vehicle contracts across 2025, while MALE and micro drones and loitering munitions were particularly popular subcategories this year.

NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

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NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

17th December 2025

As part of its effort to better prepare its capabilities for operations in contested and congested scenarios, NATO evaluated a Lithuanian ship-to-ship terminal designed to not be susceptible to enemy interference.

Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions

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Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions

16th December 2025

Developed by Israel's Uvision and with systems being sold in the thousands to multiple European NATO countries and the US, the Hero family of loitering systems is also in production in the US and Italy, the latter through Rheinmetall.

German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

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German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

16th December 2025

With all 31 aircraft set to be delivered by 2030, the helicopters will gradually replace the ageing Sea Lynx fleet which are due to be retired in 2026.

US Navy advances with the Harpoon Service Life Extension Programme

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US Navy advances with the Harpoon Service Life Extension Programme

16th December 2025

The US Navy plans to improve Harpoon’s anti-ship and land attack capabilities by equipping the missiles with sensors and technologies required for succeeding in future battlespace.

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Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?

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Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?

16th December 2025

German, French and Spanish leadership set an end-of-year deadline to decide the fate of the Future Combat Air System programme which has struggled with a political stalemate for the latter half of 2025.

Future of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is still unclear

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Future of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is still unclear

15th December 2025

The Canadian government remains tight-lipped on the timeline and funding required for the next steps of its Canadian Submarine Patrol Project, which should offer improved capabilities for the country’s navy.

Mitsubishi eyes future with Australia’s Mogami selection

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Mitsubishi eyes future with Australia’s Mogami selection

15th December 2025

With Australia’s selection of the Mogami-class for Project Sea 3000, Mitsubishi is investigating local production in the next decade as potential export opportunities emerge.

Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

15th December 2025

The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.

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