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FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

21st August 2026

The new platform is designed to put reconnaissance, obstacle clearance and fire support ahead of the crewed force in a contested landing.

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Ireland’s strategic cable role grows as naval capacity falls behind

21st August 2026

Around 75% of the northern hemisphere’s undersea cables transit Irish waters, but personnel shortfalls and a stalled multirole vessel programme leave patrol capacity in question.

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  • GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

    GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

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    Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

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    Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

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  • Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

    Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

  • GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

    GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

  • Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

    Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

  • FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

    FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

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US Navy’s $76.6bn award provides stability for submarine production

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US Navy’s $76.6bn award provides stability for submarine production

5th August 2026

The US Department of War’s US$76.6 billion Columbia-and Virginia-class submarine contract gives industry demand certainty as Washington seeks to rebuild its shipbuilding base.

Push strengthens for a second JLTV supplier

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Push strengthens for a second JLTV supplier

5th August 2026

A move, launched in May, could lead to a second supplier for the US Marines Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicle requirement. Meanwhile, Wisconsin elected representatives have been pushing for necessary funding to be included in the FY27 bud...

Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile

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Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile

5th August 2026

Exclusive: Ottawa says its future NORAD interceptor must be highly stealthy, resistant to jamming and capable of engaging threats at very long range, while leaving the competition open to domestic and international suppliers.

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Dreadnought Phase 4 opens £2.5 billion supply chain opportunity

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Dreadnought Phase 4 opens £2.5 billion supply chain opportunity

4th August 2026

The UK government’s £8.4 billion Dreadnought Phase 4 investment sets aside £2.5 billion for the wider submarine supply chain, opening new work beyond BAE Systems’ prime contract.

US Navy begins SPY-6(V)4 radar testing ahead of first Arleigh Burke destroyer backfit

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US Navy begins SPY-6(V)4 radar testing ahead of first Arleigh Burke destroyer backfit

3rd August 2026

Wallops Island trials will validate the next-generation radar's combat system integration before its installation aboard USS Pinckney, the first Flight IIA destroyer to receive the SPY-6(V)4 upgrade.

Hanwha Ocean deepens US ties and eyes Saudi submarine prospect after Canada setback

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Hanwha Ocean deepens US ties and eyes Saudi submarine prospect after Canada setback

3rd August 2026

Hanwha Ocean is deepening ties with the US and eyeing a submarine opportunity in Saudi Arabia, as South Korea looks to convert its Canadian defeat into export momentum.

US Pentagon pushes for major reform of defence acquisition system

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US Pentagon pushes for major reform of defence acquisition system

3rd August 2026

The US Department of Defense has requested new contracting authorities from Congress, using the Army's MV-75 Cheyenne programme to demonstrate how competition, digital engineering and closer industry collaboration could accelerate acquisiti...

July land forces roundup: UK outlines spending with details unveiled on Eurosatory vehicles

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July land forces roundup: UK outlines spending with details unveiled on Eurosatory vehicles

31st July 2026

Analysis of the long-awaited UK Defence Investment Plan, which was finally released on 30 June, revealed scant investment in platform replacement for the British Army. The bright spot in July, however, was a multibillion-dollar contract awa...

A400M trial demonstrates airborne deployment of uncrewed surface vessel

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A400M trial demonstrates airborne deployment of uncrewed surface vessel

31st July 2026

Kraken Technology Group’s A400M airdrop of a K3 Scout uncrewed surface vessel points to a new way for navies to insert USVs into contested waters, bypassing ports and motherships.

July drone digest: Sovereign production takes centre stage at Farnborough

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July drone digest: Sovereign production takes centre stage at Farnborough

30th July 2026

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 revealed the growing scale of the UK’s uncrewed ambitions, with companies showcasing new CCA, autonomous wingmen and surveillance drones, while sovereign production emerged as a key factor for mu...

July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

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July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

30th July 2026

The biannual Farnborough International Airshow 2026 was the backdrop in July for scores of deals, partnerships and announcements, including developments in the multinational next-generation Global Combat Air Programme and the UK’s $486 mill...

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