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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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With naval power Britain at the EU's exit door, Spain has gone on the offensive to be the next major player defending European shores. Madrid's …

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By the end of the year, the Sikorsky-Boeing team still expect to have their SB-1 Defiant helicopter in the air. Speaking with reporters 26 April …

US again warns Turkey on Russian missiles at NATO

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US again warns Turkey on Russian missiles at NATO

27th April 2018

The United States' new top diplomat met his Turkish counterpart on the sidelines of a NATO meeting and warned Ankara against choosing a Russian air …

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Quad A 2018: Industry cheat sheet for army Special Operations Aviation priorities

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If industry wants to help the US Army's Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) prepare for the future, there are ten key areas companies can invest …

Space clean-up efforts intensify

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Space clean-up efforts intensify

27th April 2018

A wide range of experimental technologies and regulations aimed at tackling the increasing threat posed to critical satellites by thousands of pieces of debris orbiting …

NATO chief hails Korea meet as 'encouraging' first step

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NATO chief hails Korea meet as 'encouraging' first step

27th April 2018

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hailed te historic summit between the leaders of North and South Korea as ‘encouraging’, but warned of more challenges ahead. In …

Ukraine offers to provide NATO with cargo aircraft

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Ukraine offers to provide NATO with cargo aircraft

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Ukraine's state-run Antonov Airlines has said it is willing to provide more cargo planes to NATO after a Russian company said it would halt its …

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Saudi Arabia downs Yemeni rebel missile

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Saudi Arabia's air defences on 27 April intercepted a missile fired by Yemeni rebels, days after the insurgents' second-in-command was killed in an air raid …

US envoy Pompeo tackles NATO on spending

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US envoy Pompeo tackles NATO on spending

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US President Donald Trump's brand new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo came to NATO on 27 April to hammer home one of his boss's oldest …

Global air forces to integrate training for fifth gen aircraft

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Global air forces to integrate training for fifth gen aircraft

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Increasing numbers of air forces are looking towards integrating live, virtual and constructive domains in an effort to re-balance their training to accommodate fifth-generation aircraft …

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UkrOboronProm to expand Malyshev facility

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German heavy-lift programme growing in support

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