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How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

14th September 2026

With Canada committed to its River-class replacement and the USN pursuing a lower-cost frigate, Rheinmetall will need to demonstrate where the GMF 140 can fill a capability gap in the North American fleet.

Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

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Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

14th September 2026

While the headlines remain dominated by the use of drones for combat operations in Ukraine and other conflicts, there are emerging use cases where the technology could usefully feed back into areas and missions outside the war zone.

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  • AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

    AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

  • Can the US Navy ask Indo-Pacific allies to do more while training with them less?

    Can the US Navy ask Indo-Pacific allies to do more while training with them less?

  • US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

    US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

  • Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

    Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

  • AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

    AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

  • Can the US Navy ask Indo-Pacific allies to do more while training with them less?

    Can the US Navy ask Indo-Pacific allies to do more while training with them less?

  • US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

    US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

  • How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

    How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

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16th July 2026

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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

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Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Te...

UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

Finland’s naval sector eyes growth opportunities in NATO era

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Finland’s naval sector eyes growth opportunities in NATO era

15th July 2026

Finland’s naval industrial base is expanding as NATO membership, Baltic Sea security concerns and proximity to Russia push shipbuilders and equipment makers to capture new roles.

How Pearson Engineering combines tradition with innovation for the demining mission (Video)

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Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

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Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

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UK’s latest defence robotics and autonomy competition looks to break new ground

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UK’s latest defence robotics and autonomy competition looks to break new ground

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The UK Ministry of Defence is backing early-stage, high-risk autonomy concepts that could redefine how military systems are developed and deployed.

Force renewal in the Royal Canadian Navy opens long-term opportunities for suppliers

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Force renewal in the Royal Canadian Navy opens long-term opportunities for suppliers

14th July 2026

Canada's ambitious naval modernisation plans are creating major maritime procurement opportunities, with future programmes also promising long-term work for domestic and international shipbuilders.

The unanswered design question at the heart of India’s P75I submarine programme

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The unanswered design question at the heart of India’s P75I submarine programme

14th July 2026

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is edging toward an India submarine deal, but an unverified claim of a radically new hull design – at odds with the proven lineage it has marketed to Canada – has yet to be resolved.

US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

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US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

13th July 2026

As the T-7A programme recovers from delays and rising costs, the USAF is signalling new opportunities in anti-jamming GPS, collision avoidance, advanced flight controls and pilot interface improvements.

“Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

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