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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

23rd February 2026

There is currently no industry standard in the ratio of uncrewed to crewed aircraft. Because collaborative combat aircraft vary widely in capability and crewed-uncrewed teaming availability, while country-specific requirements vary, it is unlikely that a single CCA configuration will meet all operational needs.

Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

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Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

20th February 2026

The A$4 billion Landing Craft Heavy contract for Austal follows on from a A$1 billion deal in December for Landing Craft Medium ships, but the Australian government has made it clear that a contract for Mogami frigates is reliant on the success of these two contracts.

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    What capabilities are being tested under AUKUS Pillar II?

  • Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

    Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

  • Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

    Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

  • Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

    Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

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World Defense Show 2026: Russia reveals details of new loitering munition

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World Defense Show 2026: Russia reveals details of new loitering munition

11th February 2026

The Kalashnikov RUS-PE cannister-launched man-portable loitering munition was displayed as a model at World Defense Show 2026 with a company official telling Shephard it was “in service and in low-rate initial production”.

US Navy and Raytheon explore additional applications for Mk 58 CRAW torpedo

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US Navy and Raytheon explore additional applications for Mk 58 CRAW torpedo

10th February 2026

Designed as an anti-torpedo and anti-submarine capability, the USN and RTX foresee the Compact Rapid Attack Weapon’s potential for deployment from surface ships and aerial and uncrewed platforms.

World Defense Show 2026: MARSS displays new Nation Shield air defence C2 system

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World Defense Show 2026: MARSS displays new Nation Shield air defence C2 system

10th February 2026

Nation Shield is the latest iteration of the MARSS C2 system and is designed to provide C2 further forward along with more capable air defence.

World Defense Show 2026: Middle East remains focused on US equipment and local industry involvement

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World Defense Show 2026: Middle East remains focused on US equipment and local industry involvement

10th February 2026

Vehicle procurement in the Middle East continues to target big-ticket main battle tanks, with lighter platform purchases also potentially on the horizon including tactical, infantry fighting and armoured personnel carrier vehicles.

World Defense Show 2026: ST Engineering seeks edge in crowded 6x6 market

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World Defense Show 2026: ST Engineering seeks edge in crowded 6x6 market

10th February 2026

Positioned between light 4x4s and heavier 8x8 platforms, the new vehicle, Vantrex, aims to combine high payload capacity with IFV-level firepower in an increasingly competitive segment.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael highlights tailored effector solutions for different operational needs

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael highlights tailored effector solutions for different operational needs

10th February 2026

Shephard spoke with Rafael’s CEO about the company’s effector offerings as well as his perspective on one-way attack drones.

World Defense Show 2026: Rostec unveils new infantry fighting vehicle

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World Defense Show 2026: Rostec unveils new infantry fighting vehicle

9th February 2026

The latest infantry fighting vehicle from Rosoboronexport draws on experience from the war in Ukraine, and is designed to be more lethal and more survivable than its predecessors.

World Defense Show 2026: L3Harris to achieve full-rate production of Viper Shield soon

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World Defense Show 2026: L3Harris to achieve full-rate production of Viper Shield soon

9th February 2026

L3Harris has completed the production candidate software load for its Viper Shield airborne electronic warfare system and is conducting sea trials with its VAMPIRE counter-drone system.

Singapore Airshow 2026: CCA manufacturers eye growing opportunities in Asia-Pacific

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Singapore Airshow 2026: CCA manufacturers eye growing opportunities in Asia-Pacific

9th February 2026

Companies offering collaborative combat aircraft say there is a massive potential for countries adopting the capability in the Asia-Pacific region.

World Defense Show 2026: ST Engineering’s Rhino 4x4 set to enter service

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World Defense Show 2026: ST Engineering’s Rhino 4x4 set to enter service

9th February 2026

The Rhino 4x4 protected vehicle is being manufactured for an undisclosed country, likely to be Singapore, while its Agil counter-UAS C2 system is in low-rate production.

European navies line up $105.8 billion in unawarded contracts for 2026

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European navies line up $105.8 billion in unawarded contracts for 2026

6th February 2026

France, Germany and Italy lead the way on unawarded naval defence opportunities that could be awarded this year, but across Europe countries are ramping up their spending efforts to face geopolitical challenges.

World Defense Show 2026: Saudi Arabia’s record defence spend highlights uncertain times

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World Defense Show 2026: Saudi Arabia’s record defence spend highlights uncertain times

6th February 2026

Saudi Arabia’s investment in its land forces, notably in the area of air defence as recently as 30 January, is a sign of the challenges the Gulf State faces, particularly the threat from Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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