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AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

15th April 2026

Sessions at UDT 2026 signalled that the AUKUS programme is pressing ahead at a steady pace – with trilateral commitment reaffirmed, Australian industrial capacity expanding and additive manufacturing emerging as an opportunity for suppliers.

How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

15th April 2026

Designed in 2019, Canada's new River-class destroyers are planned to be handed over by the 2050s. The long procurement timeline has cast doubt on whether the platforms will be obsolete for tomorrow’s warfare.

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Analysis: US Navy must face Chinese ambitions

8th January 2018

A new US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report lays out the groundwork needed for the US Navy (USN) to face China’s growing naval power in …

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Exercise Gunfighter Flag concludes

6th January 2018

Exercise Gunfighter Flag has recently concluded at the US Air Force’s 110,000 acre Mountain Home AFB range complex in Idaho. Designed to train participants in joint-service …

Saudi Patriot systems working overtime

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Saudi Patriot systems working overtime

5th January 2018

Saudi Arabia’s air defence capability, centred around the Patriot system, has been working overtime in recent months attempting to intercept a series of missile attacks …

India to acquire P-8I training solution

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India to acquire P-8I training solution

5th January 2018

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the procurement of a P-8I training solution, the Indian MoD announced on 4 January. The training solution …

USSOCOM looks to 5G communications

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USSOCOM looks to 5G communications

5th January 2018

Representatives from USSOCOM are exploring new tactical capabilities that could be provided by the application of so-called fifth generation (5G) mobile networks. One glimpse at these …

BAE systems to upgrade US Navy warships

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BAE systems to upgrade US Navy warships

5th January 2018

BAE Systems has been awarded a depot maintenance period (DMP) contract by the US Navy to modernise its guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin, (DDG 79), …

DoD says SOF-traditional force roles blurring

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DoD says SOF-traditional force roles blurring

5th January 2018

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has commented on the increasing crossover between conventional and special operations forces that will see future general forces take …

China’s military asked to prepare for war

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China’s military asked to prepare for war

5th January 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a blunt call for China's military to be ready for war and unafraid to die defending the country, as …

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Leidos to support SEAFAC programme

5th January 2018

Leidos has received a $42 million contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) to support the Southeast Alaska Measurement Facility (SEAFAC) signature …

Aurora secures Orion UAS development contract

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Aurora secures Orion UAS development contract

5th January 2018

Aurora Flight Sciences has received a $48 million contract from the US Air Force for the continued development of the Orion UAS, the company announced on …

USMC to identify cold weather clothing gaps

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USMC to identify cold weather clothing gaps

5th January 2018

A series of industry meetings are to be held in cooperation with the USMC to discuss upcoming service clothing requirements.  According to an RFI, released …

Innoson to produce military grade vehicles in Nigeria

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Innoson to produce military grade vehicles in Nigeria

5th January 2018

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing has partnered with the Nigerian Army to conceptualise, design, modify and produce armoured fighting vehicles and other military hardware, the company announced …

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