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How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

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How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

14th September 2026

With Canada committed to its River-class replacement and the USN pursuing a lower-cost frigate, Rheinmetall will need to demonstrate where the GMF 140 can fill a capability gap in the North American fleet.

Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

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Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

14th September 2026

While the headlines remain dominated by the use of drones for combat operations in Ukraine and other conflicts, there are emerging use cases where the technology could usefully feed back into areas and missions outside the war zone.

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  • How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

    How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

  • Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

    Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

  • “Creating a decision advantage”: how C-UAS is evolving to reduce the operator burden

    “Creating a decision advantage”: how C-UAS is evolving to reduce the operator burden

  • How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

    How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

  • Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

    Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

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    Europe commits to long-range fires but countries move in different directions

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Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

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Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

7th September 2026

Ukrainian intelligence has catalogued more than 20 Russian uncrewed surface vessels, revealing a portfolio weighted towards mine warfare and logistics, with implications for Western naval investment.

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K9 Thunder gains momentum across three key international markets

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K9 Thunder gains momentum across three key international markets

7th September 2026

Recent activity across Australia, Norway and the US highlights Hanwha Defense’s expanding presence in a self-propelled artillery market reshaped by the demands of modern warfare.

Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

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Team Grenadier aims for success with the British Army’s LMV programme

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Team Grenadier aims for success with the British Army’s LMV programme

7th September 2026

Team Grenadier has unveiled the latest variant of its Grenadier 4x4, which it hopes will win the Light Mobility Vehicle segment of the army’s Land Mobility Programme.

Dominating the spectrum: ASELSAN’s EW capabilities take center stage at MSPO 2026

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Dominating the spectrum: ASELSAN’s EW capabilities take center stage at MSPO 2026

4th September 2026

ASELSAN is showcasing its advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities at MSPO 2026, highlighting technologies designed to detect, analyse, disrupt and deceive threats across increasingly contested electromagnetic environments.

Global tensions drive defence supply chain scrutiny

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Global tensions drive defence supply chain scrutiny

4th September 2026

Governments worldwide are scrambling to decouple defence supply chains from dependency upon strategic rivals, but countries could struggle to do it all themselves.

US Army set to receive first ISV-U-mounted Scorpion Light mortar

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US Army set to receive first ISV-U-mounted Scorpion Light mortar

4th September 2026

Global Military Products will begin deliveries next week under a US$12.9 million agreement covering digitally enabled 81mm mortar systems, vehicle integration and army fire-control technology.

US Army reaches out to industry for M109 replacement in a deal worth up to $8 billion

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US Army reaches out to industry for M109 replacement in a deal worth up to $8 billion

3rd September 2026

The US has tried several times to replace the M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, a requirement which Shephard forecasts could be for as many as 670 platforms and worth as much as US$8 billion.

Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

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Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

3rd September 2026

Ukraine’s UForce unveiled the MV11 uncrewed surface vessel, designed to launch and support other naval drones at sea, fuelling debate over the future of autonomous maritime task groups.

German Navy’s Israeli missile test points to deepening defence-industrial ties

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German Navy’s Israeli missile test points to deepening defence-industrial ties

3rd September 2026

The test-firing of an Israel Aerospace Industries LORA ballistic missile from a German vessel highlights the Bundeswehr’s focus on speed to capability as it trials Israel’s operationally proven technology.

US military tests AI-powered CUAS turret against drone swarms

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US military tests AI-powered CUAS turret against drone swarms

3rd September 2026

As the US continues to invest heavily in counter-drone systems, demand for low-cost, mobile and autonomous technologies is on the rise, with Edda designed to align with these emerging requirements.

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