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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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IMDEX Asia: Saab looks to Asia-Pacific market for Swordfish

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IMDEX Asia: Security at India’s minor ports shockingly low

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​IMDEX Asia: Turkey boosts Asia naval presence

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IMDEX Asia: Controp releases iSea-20HD camera payload

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