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‘Now Europe is a market’: Fincantieri sees new opportunities closer to home

12th November 2026

Fincantieri naval vessels chief Eugenio Santagata spoke to Shephard about opportunities and how they sit within a portfolio backed by a “strong backlog”, as Euronaval 2026 unfolded.

RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape

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RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape

11th November 2026

The RAF’s expanding Protector RG1 fleet could play a growing role in UK maritime surveillance following its first domestic operational sorties, with further aircraft deliveries scheduled through 2027.

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    ‘Now Europe is a market’: Fincantieri sees new opportunities closer to home

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    Poland land systems focus: €31 billion spending drive boosts domestic production ambitions

  • Billion-dollar Belgium deal for NASAMS creates multinational air defence system

    Billion-dollar Belgium deal for NASAMS creates multinational air defence system

  • ‘Now Europe is a market’: Fincantieri sees new opportunities closer to home

    ‘Now Europe is a market’: Fincantieri sees new opportunities closer to home

  • RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape

    RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape

  • Poland land systems focus: €31 billion spending drive boosts domestic production ambitions

    Poland land systems focus: €31 billion spending drive boosts domestic production ambitions

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Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

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Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

23rd September 2026

Quantum Systems has launched into the maritime domain with Seavex and Subvex, aiming to close a Baltic Sea ISR gap opened by infrastructure sabotage.

Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

The company told Shephard that Ukraine is operating modified Protector weapon stations originally supplied for armoured vehicles, with human operators authorising engagements from hundreds of kilometres away.

China’s mineral processing dominance exposes naval supply chain vulnerabilities

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China’s mineral processing dominance exposes naval supply chain vulnerabilities

22nd September 2026

Competition for critical minerals, and China’s dominance of their processing, is emerging as a decisive factor in future naval procurement programmes.

Tulpar firing trials expand Hitfact Mk II platform options

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Tulpar firing trials expand Hitfact Mk II platform options

22nd September 2026

Firing trials of the Tulpar and Leonardo Hitfact Mk II combination follow an integration programme covering mechanical, electrical, electronic and software interfaces.

How to breach a minefield: from traditional systems to modern techniques in action

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How to breach a minefield: from traditional systems to modern techniques in action

21st September 2026

The news from Ukraine has again shown that antitank minefields and other obstacles on the battlefield, such as deep trenches, can play a key role in both offensive and defensive operations. Given this, there will always be a need to clear ...

UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

British Army's open plan draws diverse offerings for Land Rover replacement

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British Army's open plan draws diverse offerings for Land Rover replacement

18th September 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence has avoided being prescriptive in its search to replace the British Army’s Land Rover, meaning vehicle types being offered range from Land Rover Defender Wolf II and Humvee to the hybrid series Fering Pioneer. Wha...

V-22 Osprey safety upgrade moves towards wider fleet installation under $35.5 million deal

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V-22 Osprey safety upgrade moves towards wider fleet installation under $35.5 million deal

18th September 2026

Bell Boeing will supply 73 additional ODSSHI kits as NAVAIR prepares to introduce predictive drive-system monitoring across US and Japanese V-22 fleets.

AFA 2026: US Air Force examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

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AFA 2026: US Air Force examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

17th September 2026

The US Air Force is evaluating demonstrators for uncrewed cargo missions as it considers logistics requirements across the Pacific and other contested environments.

DVD 2026: British Army’s Ajax back in the hands of users as part of a gradual return

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DVD 2026: British Army’s Ajax back in the hands of users as part of a gradual return

17th September 2026

The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after operator health issues were reported during an exercise, but manufacturer General Dynamics Land Systems UK believes work over the past 10 months has dealt with th...

Suppliers await next step in Australia’s mine warfare transition

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Suppliers await next step in Australia’s mine warfare transition

17th September 2026

Australia’s mine countermeasure capability remains in flux as the Huon-class nears retirement, but accelerated investment in autonomous systems is opening a path for industry.

Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both high...

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