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Force renewal in the Royal Canadian Navy opens long-term opportunities for suppliers
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France’s artillery rocket competition aims for sovereign solution as contest enters decisive phase

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France’s artillery rocket competition aims for sovereign solution as contest enters decisive phase

13th July 2026

France’s requirement for a replacement MLRS is intended to provide the country with a sovereign capability to bolster the country’s strategic autonomy, with a final platform expected to be in service by 2030.

Raytheon UK team awarded US$2.7 billion British Army training contract

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Raytheon UK team awarded US$2.7 billion British Army training contract

10th July 2026

The British Army’s Collective Training System 15-year contract is planned to provide soldiers with an integrated, digitally enabled system and transform how they train, prepare and adapt for future missions.

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  • “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

    “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

  • US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

    US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

  • France’s artillery rocket competition aims for sovereign solution as contest enters decisive phase

    France’s artillery rocket competition aims for sovereign solution as contest enters decisive phase

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    Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

  • US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

    US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

  • “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

    “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

  • France’s artillery rocket competition aims for sovereign solution as contest enters decisive phase

    France’s artillery rocket competition aims for sovereign solution as contest enters decisive phase

  • Additional delays might hit Pentagon’s critical air programmes, GAO warns

    Additional delays might hit Pentagon’s critical air programmes, GAO warns

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US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8

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US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8

7th July 2026

Procurement of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System for future production lots signals the air force's commitment to an expanded 267-aircraft Eagle II fleet while sustaining full electronic warfare capability on every fight...

UK DIP: Royal Navy bets on defence technology over bigger fleets

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UK DIP: Royal Navy bets on defence technology over bigger fleets

7th July 2026

The Royal Navy’s transition towards a hybrid fleet could prove to be less about building more hulls and more about delivering the autonomous technologies, AI and digital integration that will support future maritime operations.

US Air Force unveils new details of Next Generation Airlift aircraft to replace C-17 and C-5

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US Air Force unveils new details of Next Generation Airlift aircraft to replace C-17 and C-5

6th July 2026

New planning documents reveal how the service is defining the aircraft expected to succeed the C-17 and C-5, including its initial requirements and procurement roadmap.

Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

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Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

6th July 2026

As affordable counter-drone solutions become a military priority, repurposing training aircraft could emerge as a credible option to prepare for emergency scenarios.

Fenris 6x6 emerges as first joint vehicle from John Cockerill-Arquus partnership

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Fenris 6x6 emerges as first joint vehicle from John Cockerill-Arquus partnership

6th July 2026

The new 6x6 wheeled fire support vehicle is armed with a 105mm NATO-standard high-pressure rifled gun, positioning it for the French Army and wider potential allied requirements.

Australia’s new defence industry strategy targets development, procurement and exports

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Australia’s new defence industry strategy targets development, procurement and exports

3rd July 2026

Australian is investing in weapons and missile manufacture and shipbuilding as part of a long-term plan that involves restructuring procurement and export systems under its 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy.

A new shape in the sky? Mapping out the F-47’s configuration

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A new shape in the sky? Mapping out the F-47’s configuration

3rd July 2026

As images of what might be an F-47 prototype or proof-of-concept vehicle emerge from the Nevada desert, what do they tell us about the aircraft’s capabilities and enabling technologies?

Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

Do heavy IFV designs make sense on the modern battlefield?

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Do heavy IFV designs make sense on the modern battlefield?

3rd July 2026

Even with additional armour, many current-generation infantry fighting vehicles are highly vulnerable to enemy fire in the contemporary operating environment. Are heavier platforms based on tank designs for use in this role the answer?

US Navy’s MUSV programme could lay the USV procurement blueprint for NATO allies

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US Navy’s MUSV programme could lay the USV procurement blueprint for NATO allies

2nd July 2026

The programme’s structure as a marketplace will allow multiple companies to compete for ongoing procurements; an approach which could be replicated across the Atlantic.

Uncrewed ground vehicles put to the test as NATO eyes autonomous shift

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Uncrewed ground vehicles put to the test as NATO eyes autonomous shift

2nd July 2026

The European Land Robot Trials are influenced by NATO researchers seeking to create uncrewed ground vehicle standards for allied Western forces working in multinational task forces.

Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

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Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

2nd July 2026

Transport and tanker aircraft represent a growing opportunity in Latin America as countries in the region increasingly look to replace ageing fleets and reduce dependence on second-hand platforms.

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