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The US military is expanding its efforts to modernise mortar technology

26th February 2026

A growing push towards increasing mobility and lethality across forces can be seen in recent contracts and modernisation efforts, with advancing mortar technology playing an integral role in modern warfare.

UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

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UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

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The Royal Navy’s Maritime Aviation Transformation (MATX) initiative aims to modernise aviation capabilities to use uncrewed systems where possible, supporting its goal of a hybrid air wing by 2040.

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