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Sealift shortfalls set to drive opportunities across NATO navies

5th June 2026

A new Council on Geostrategy primer warns that NATO cannot defend its own supply lines. As the alliance faces a sealift and logistics escort deficit, a wave of unawarded procurement is beginning to take shape.

Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts

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Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts

4th June 2026

The biennial show in Paris will focus heavily on autonomous technology, counter-drone solutions and helicopters, as countries ramp up defence budgets and focus on modernising defence capabilities.

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