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FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

21st August 2026

The new platform is designed to put reconnaissance, obstacle clearance and fire support ahead of the crewed force in a contested landing.

Ireland’s strategic cable role grows as naval capacity falls behind

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Ireland’s strategic cable role grows as naval capacity falls behind

21st August 2026

Around 75% of the northern hemisphere’s undersea cables transit Irish waters, but personnel shortfalls and a stalled multirole vessel programme leave patrol capacity in question.

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  • GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

    GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

  • Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

    Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

  • Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

    Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

  • How India’s FCAS ambitions could reshape its combat-air roadmap

    How India’s FCAS ambitions could reshape its combat-air roadmap

  • Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

    Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

  • GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

    GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

  • Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

    Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

  • FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

    FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

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With a wave of upgrades, the MQ-9B is ready for high-tech warfare

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With a wave of upgrades, the MQ-9B is ready for high-tech warfare

1st July 2026

The modern battlefield is evolving rapidly — threats range from stealthy cruise missiles to coordinated drone swarms. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is meeting these challenges head-on with a series of transformative up...

More details revealed on Kosovo’s Humvee Hawkeye 105mm order

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More details revealed on Kosovo’s Humvee Hawkeye 105mm order

1st July 2026

The agreement points to growing international interest in mobile and survivable artillery systems, with further orders and export opportunities already emerging.

UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for the British Army?

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for the British Army?

30th June 2026

The UK’s Defence Investment Plan splurges big for future air and naval programmes, including new hybrid ships, but there are fewer big-ticket items for British Army vehicles. Shephard’s Damian Kemp looks at the much delayed plan.

UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for the country’s naval forces?

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for the country’s naval forces?

30th June 2026

Investment in nuclear submarines, autonomous systems and stronger defensive capabilities for existing vessels show a clear strategic shift in Royal Navy priorities.

UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

30th June 2026

The DIP sees £8.6 billion earmarked for the Global Combat Air Programme, with heavy emphasis on uncrewed systems procurement and a national CCA programme, despite pushed forward helicopter retirements and questions over what shape future IS...

DroneShield signs agreements and US contract in the face of surging demand

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DroneShield signs agreements and US contract in the face of surging demand

30th June 2026

DroneShield has been at the forefront of CUAS capability despite being founded only 12 years ago. The company’s early move into the counter-drone arena has put it on the crest of the rapidly expanding technology field.

US Air Force seeks additional suppliers of bunker bomb warheads

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US Air Force seeks additional suppliers of bunker bomb warheads

30th June 2026

The USAF plans to award up to four contracts to expand production of large penetrator warhead case assemblies supporting the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator and future GBU-76 Next-Generation Penetrator.

June land forces roundup: Eurosatory shapes month amid Canada’s HIMARS buy and US JLTV progress

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June land forces roundup: Eurosatory shapes month amid Canada’s HIMARS buy and US JLTV progress

29th June 2026

This month’s land forces highlights were dominated by the eventful Eurosatory exhibition, particularly in the area of tanks, while separately the JLTV programme took another twist and Canada opted for HIMARS.

UK Royal Navy shifts focus from warships to system-led warfare

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UK Royal Navy shifts focus from warships to system-led warfare

29th June 2026

With a revised Defence Investment Plan on the way ahead of the upcoming NATO Summit on 7-8 July, the UK government has begun to reveal more details of how its future naval fleet could look.

June drone digest: Landmark CCA contract and deep-strike capability flourishes at Eurosatory

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June drone digest: Landmark CCA contract and deep-strike capability flourishes at Eurosatory

29th June 2026

June 2026 saw the landmark acquisition of the first fighter-type Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), while the month also hosted Eurosatory, which showcased deep-strike capabilities and production deals with the civilian industry.

Funding for the future US Navy Trump-class battleship sparks controversy in Congress

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Funding for the future US Navy Trump-class battleship sparks controversy in Congress

26th June 2026

Lawmakers question the US Navy’s proposed $2 billion investment in the Trump-class battleship as concerns over cost, technology maturity and operational relevance fuel growing bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

BAE Systems’ UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

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BAE Systems’ UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

26th June 2026

The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.

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