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US Navy to deploy UAVs with standard munitions in long-range strikes

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US Navy to deploy UAVs with standard munitions in long-range strikes

19th February 2026

As part of the Runway Independent Maritime & Expeditionary Strike programme, the US Navy is pursuing drones capable of delivering palletised rounds or 1,000lb-class munitions.

Turkey targets Italian market with strategic partnership on USVs and hybrid platforms

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Turkey targets Italian market with strategic partnership on USVs and hybrid platforms

19th February 2026

Havelsan, VN Maritime and Piloda Defence will collaborate to develop and integrate a range of maritime solutions with a view to secure a first procurement contract in Italy in the first half of this year.

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    Turkey targets Italian market with strategic partnership on USVs and hybrid platforms

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    US Navy to deploy UAVs with standard munitions in long-range strikes

  • Turkey targets Italian market with strategic partnership on USVs and hybrid platforms

    Turkey targets Italian market with strategic partnership on USVs and hybrid platforms

  • US Army plans Q2 prototype proposal request for its Mobile Tactical Cannon programme

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Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

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Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

5th January 2026

As the need for self-propelled artillery continues to climb across Europe and NATO-allied nations, orders for existing capabilities continue to roll in while new and improved weapons are on the way.

Will the US Navy surge production for OTH-WS missile?

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Will the US Navy surge production for OTH-WS missile?

2nd January 2026

The USN is conducting a market search seeking additional sources capable of supplying 516 units of Over the Horizon – Weapons System Encanistered Missiles.

US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

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US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

2nd January 2026

The US Army is keen to hear about vendor designs, strategies and potential hardware and software solutions to inform requirements for procurement efforts.

How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

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How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

31st December 2025

Canada’s inclusion on the EU’s Security Action for Europe initiative is set to enhance the country’s defence procurement strategy with important implications for some of its naval programmes, while Poland and Romania have also secured signi...

Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

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Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

31st December 2025

Top attacks have proven effective against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine. A new family of uncrewed aerial system-delivered munitions is looking to press that advantage further.

December Drone Digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

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December Drone Digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

30th December 2025

One of the key trends seen in December has been the rise in indigenous investment within the UAV market, particularly across certain countries, with Germany, Australia and the US focusing on their commitments to sovereign development.

Elbit bets on local content for US howitzer bid as it faces off against popular systems

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Elbit bets on local content for US howitzer bid as it faces off against popular systems

30th December 2025

The Israeli company hopes that producing its Sigma artillery system wholly in the US will help it win a key US Army contract, but it will be up against the popular CAESAR Mk II wheeled weapon and the K9 tracked.

Germany orders 84 Boxer howitzers as UK commits to a single demonstrator

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Germany orders 84 Boxer howitzers as UK commits to a single demonstrator

29th December 2025

Germany has ordered 84 RCH 155 self-propelled guns along with 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles, as the the UK commits to a single Early Capability Demonstrator RCH 155.

Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

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Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

29th December 2025

While integration of guided weapons on modern armoured vehicles usually takes the form of a podded launcher on the turret exterior, recent developments suggest the concept of firing missiles from a tank’s main gun could be seeing a revival.

Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

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Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

29th December 2025

The agreement to provide portable autonomous command centres to the UK Royal Navy will enhance the service’s Mine Counter Measure operations and further integrate autonomous and uncrewed systems into its fleet.

What might next-generation military aircrew training look like?

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What might next-generation military aircrew training look like?

26th December 2025

Changing roles for combat aircraft fleets, the rise of simulation and LVC technologies, and the increasing cost of flight hours could all be leading to a paradigm shift in military pilot training.

Maritime defence in the Mediterranean faces challenges from vulnerable land power

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Maritime defence in the Mediterranean faces challenges from vulnerable land power

24th December 2025

As an indispensable energy crossroads, the Mediterranean is at serious risk from grey zone disruption. As navies increasingly employ AI data centres, what happens when cutting-edge defence technologies rely on the very infrastructure most s...

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