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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors
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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era

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How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era

21st April 2026

Modern conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war have exposed gaps in Western artillery, with European militaries increasingly looking to invest in longer-range systems with a focus on logistics and resilience.

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    How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era

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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.

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

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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.

Can UK interceptor efforts keep pace with the rising drone threat?

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Can UK interceptor efforts keep pace with the rising drone threat?

15th April 2026

The recent acquisition announcement for Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer solution is a key step in the UK’s efforts to bolster its counter-UAS capabilities, but more still needs to be done to tackle even smaller drone threats.

Next-generation Franco-German tank under threat as France opts for interim solution

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Next-generation Franco-German tank under threat as France opts for interim solution

14th April 2026

The French Army’s upgraded Leclerc main battle tank is expected to begin retiring before the end of the 2030s and the government is looking to adopt an interim solution ahead of a next-generation tank.

Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

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Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

14th April 2026

UK defence secretary John Healey’s exposure of a covert Russian deep-sea operation against undersea infrastructure in the Atlantic validates the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion concept but lays bare a capacity gap that autonomous systems, all...

Denmark air focus: $2.64 billion UAV market blends US imports with Nordic cooperation

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Denmark air focus: $2.64 billion UAV market blends US imports with Nordic cooperation

14th April 2026

While Denmark appears to be more committed to UAVs than most of its Nordic neighbours, its procurement efforts are likely to be split between American-made systems for its larger requirements and Nordic partnerships for smaller platforms.

Saab Gripen E/F: the multirole fighter that’s seeing a resurgence (updated 2026)

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Saab Gripen E/F: the multirole fighter that’s seeing a resurgence (updated 2026)

14th April 2026

The single-engine multirole fighter jet is seeing heightened demand with a sizeable orderbook and expanding export potential, as Shephard summarises the aircraft’s latest orders and developments.

Could the USCG icebreaker requirement open the door for more inland shipbuilding?

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Could the USCG icebreaker requirement open the door for more inland shipbuilding?

13th April 2026

The formation of a Great Lakes shipbuilding alliance could prompt a shift in how the US approaches naval and coast guard construction. But can distributed inland shipyards ease the country’s shipbuilding capacity?

Estonia drops CV90 plan as it shifts towards uncrewed systems and firepower

National budgets and...

Estonia drops CV90 plan as it shifts towards uncrewed systems and firepower

13th April 2026

The country is scaling back its reliance on heavy battlefield equipment in favour of upgrading existing platforms and investing in firepower, mobility, unmanned systems and situational awareness.

US Navy bets on radio frequency to increase vessel protection against aerial threats

Programme update

US Navy bets on radio frequency to increase vessel protection against aerial threats

10th April 2026

A Northrop Grumman RF-based defensive capability will equip USN destroyers and aircraft carriers to enhance their survivability against missile and drone attacks.

US Marine Corps provides US$900 million for prototypes as vehicle refresh motors on

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US Marine Corps provides US$900 million for prototypes as vehicle refresh motors on

10th April 2026

General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems are competing to replace the US Marine Corps’ fleet of light armoured vehicles. The companies have been awarded contracts to provide prototypes of three different vehicle variants.

Canada’s Inkas to complete development of improved M1 MRAP in May

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Canada’s Inkas to complete development of improved M1 MRAP in May

10th April 2026

PT Sentra Surya Ekajaya’s P2 Tiger, the SCATA Mk1 and the Inkas M1 armoured personnel carriers are each built on the proven Celeris base, but all are still awaiting firm orders.

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