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NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)
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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027
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April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones
Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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  • US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

    US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

  • April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

    April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

  • NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

    NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

  • Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

    Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

  • US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

    US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

  • NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

    NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

  • April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

    April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

  • Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme

    Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme

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US Army pursues 600 ISV-Hs to boost mobility and sustainment for manoeuvre brigades

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US Army pursues 600 ISV-Hs to boost mobility and sustainment for manoeuvre brigades

20th April 2026

The ISV-H is likely to feature commercial solutions and advanced technologies while providing mobility, transportability and onboard and exportable power to support tactical operations.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasi...

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

17th April 2026

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have been adjusted from the 2024 version to promote greater military and industrial self-reliance, taking lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and looking to rei...

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

National budgets and...

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

17th April 2026

The Australian government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has unveiled a major spending uplift planned for the Royal Australian Air Force, focused on upgrading its air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, ...

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for naval warfare

National budgets and...

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for naval warfare

17th April 2026

The 2026 Integrated Investment Program allocates up to A$130 billion for undersea warfare, committing the Royal Australian Navy to nuclear-powered submarines, autonomous platforms and an expanded surface combatant fleet over the next decade...

HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward

Market update

HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward

17th April 2026

Australia's milestone Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System test and a wave of fresh contracts and production ramp-ups highlight the building momentum behind long-range strike systems globally, with HIMARS leading the way.

Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realities

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Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realities

16th April 2026

Japan’s armoured forces are currently undergoing a doctrinal shift from tracked to wheeled vehicles. This represents a major change in the country’s force structure and armoured capabilities.

What does the FY2027 US budget signal for the country’s future airpower plans?

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What does the FY2027 US budget signal for the country’s future airpower plans?

16th April 2026

The record-breaking defence budget request focuses on bolstering some core next-generation aircraft programmes across each domain, although questions remain on the US's commitment to some key defence programmes.

India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal

Contract award

India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal

16th April 2026

The localised production of interceptor and tactical drones further strengthens India-Israel industrial alignment and could position India for future cooperation opportunities.

AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

Programme update

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

Programme update

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.

US Army to procure next-gen remote sensing capabilities to boost battlefield mobility

Programme update

US Army to procure next-gen remote sensing capabilities to boost battlefield mobility

15th April 2026

The US Army Materiel Command is seeking solutions that can automatically detect and classify natural or man-made obstacles preventing the manoeuvrability of land vehicles.

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