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Baltic naval priorities shift towards mine warfare and versatile platforms

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Baltic naval priorities shift towards mine warfare and versatile platforms

17th July 2026

Baltic states are investing in mine warfare, uncrewed systems and multirole platforms as major warship purchases remain scarce, industry sources indicate.

How the UK’s New Medium Helicopter award strengthens AW149’s European prospects

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How the UK’s New Medium Helicopter award strengthens AW149’s European prospects

17th July 2026

The UK advanced its long-delayed New Medium Helicopter programme in March with a £1 billion order for 23 Leonardo AW149s. While the deal could provide a foundation for further UK and European export orders, funding pressures and previous delays continue to cloud the programme’s future.

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NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

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NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

9th July 2026

Announcements on aircraft deals and agreements for trans-alliance cooperation to boost the production and purchase of weapons and equipment were key takeaways from this week’s NATO summit.

Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

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Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

9th July 2026

A panel session at Eurosatory 2026 brought together industry, academia and the French armed forces to assess how Ukraine’s battlefield reality is reshaping counter-UAS (CUAS) technology, air defence doctrine and Western procurement prioriti...

NATO’s GlobalEye selection reflects a move towards greater European defence autonomy

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NATO’s GlobalEye selection reflects a move towards greater European defence autonomy

8th July 2026

The joint acquisition of Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft by 11 allies marks the end of NATO’s more than four-decade reliance on a US-built airborne early warning platform.

NATO expands high-altitude intelligence capability with MQ-4C Triton purchase

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NATO expands high-altitude intelligence capability with MQ-4C Triton purchase

8th July 2026

The proposed drone acquisition is intended to form part of a distributed structure of surveillance capabilities, complementing systems such as the RQ-4D Global Hawks already acquired by NATO.

Canada’s selection of TKMS for its new patrol submarines reflects rising Arctic competition

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Canada’s selection of TKMS for its new patrol submarines reflects rising Arctic competition

8th July 2026

The decision points to deepening NATO cooperation and mounting competition in the Arctic and North Atlantic, as Canada opts for a European-designed solution despite interest from South Korea.

Nuclear costs crowd out key defence priorities in UK investment plan, say SDR authors

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Nuclear costs crowd out key defence priorities in UK investment plan, say SDR authors

8th July 2026

The UK government’s Defence Investment Plan has been criticised by the authors of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025 which formed the basis of the plan. The SDR’s external reviewers told the country’s defence committee how the plan mis...

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.

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