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UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

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UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

24th July 2026

The US Army's market survey into available 81mm and 120mm mobile mortar systems was launched only a few days after the UK suspended Project Stokes, an almost identical plan, “pending future decisions on prioritisation, resourcing and funding”.

FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

24th July 2026

Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

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Eurosatory 2026: Advanced fire control systems to the fore as industry powers digital solutions

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Eurosatory 2026: Advanced fire control systems to the fore as industry powers digital solutions

12th June 2026

BAE Systems is presenting its Next Generation Indirect Fire Control System at Eurosatory 2026. It is designed to connect large calibre guns with wider sensor and effector networks to provide targeting information more quickly.

Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

11th June 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Lessons shaping the next phase of Arleigh Burke production post-Flight IIA

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Lessons shaping the next phase of Arleigh Burke production post-Flight IIA

11th June 2026

The accelerated delivery of the final Flight IIA destroyer, USS Patrick Gallagher, showcases the payoff of years of workforce investment and process reform at Bath Iron Works, with the lessons feeding into Flight III production.

Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

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Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

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India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

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India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

11th June 2026

As a major shortfall in Indian fighter jet capability looms, New Delhi is looking to spread risk and accelerate delivery of its fifth-generation combat aircraft.

USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

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USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

11th June 2026

US Air Force leaders say open architecture and broader industry participation will help deliver affordable autonomous wingmen capable of overwhelming future adversaries.

Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

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Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

10th June 2026

The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.

Eurosatory 2026: What has become of the Main Ground Combat System?

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Eurosatory 2026: What has become of the Main Ground Combat System?

10th June 2026

The Main Ground Combat System has had a troubled life. With repeated delays and competition on the horizon, the programme may be approaching the end of the road.

Eurosatory 2026: France seeks strategic autonomy with Long-Range Ground Strike system

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Eurosatory 2026: France seeks strategic autonomy with Long-Range Ground Strike system

10th June 2026

As countries across Europe strive to acquire new multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) off the shelf, France has opted to develop its own to ensure it maintains domestic capability.

“A staggering rate of change”: how experience combating IEDs is being applied to the C-UAS arena

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FCAS future fighter jet collapse: where does Europe’s next-generation air power go next?

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FCAS future fighter jet collapse: where does Europe’s next-generation air power go next?

10th June 2026

While the New Generation Fighter pillar of the Franco-German-Spanish programme is now officially dead in the water, Germany’s ambition to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet remains – with the country serving as a financially attractive ...

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