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The year ahead: Major trends and forecasts for the land domain in 2026

8th January 2026

2025 was a busy year for the land domain and 2026 looks set to be just as big. Shephard’s Dr Peter Magill analyses some of the major trends we are likely to see in the year ahead.

US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

8th January 2026

Th mission systems upgrade of the X-62 VISTA variant of the F-16 will allow the air force to evaluate the jet in more demanding environments.

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2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

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2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

17th December 2025

Qatar and Indonesia followed the US’s high spending on new uncrewed aerial vehicle contracts across 2025, while MALE and micro drones and loitering munitions were particularly popular subcategories this year.

NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

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NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

17th December 2025

As part of its effort to better prepare its capabilities for operations in contested and congested scenarios, NATO evaluated a Lithuanian ship-to-ship terminal designed to not be susceptible to enemy interference.

Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions

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Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions

16th December 2025

Developed by Israel's Uvision and with systems being sold in the thousands to multiple European NATO countries and the US, the Hero family of loitering systems is also in production in the US and Italy, the latter through Rheinmetall.

German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

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German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

16th December 2025

With all 31 aircraft set to be delivered by 2030, the helicopters will gradually replace the ageing Sea Lynx fleet which are due to be retired in 2026.

US Navy advances with the Harpoon Service Life Extension Programme

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US Navy advances with the Harpoon Service Life Extension Programme

16th December 2025

The US Navy plans to improve Harpoon’s anti-ship and land attack capabilities by equipping the missiles with sensors and technologies required for succeeding in future battlespace.

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16th December 2025

How RTX is equipping the military airspace – for today’s fleet and tomorrow’s fight.

Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?

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Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?

16th December 2025

German, French and Spanish leadership set an end-of-year deadline to decide the fate of the Future Combat Air System programme which has struggled with a political stalemate for the latter half of 2025.

Future of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is still unclear

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Future of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is still unclear

15th December 2025

The Canadian government remains tight-lipped on the timeline and funding required for the next steps of its Canadian Submarine Patrol Project, which should offer improved capabilities for the country’s navy.

Mitsubishi eyes future with Australia’s Mogami selection

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Mitsubishi eyes future with Australia’s Mogami selection

15th December 2025

With Australia’s selection of the Mogami-class for Project Sea 3000, Mitsubishi is investigating local production in the next decade as potential export opportunities emerge.

Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

15th December 2025

The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.

Thales’ new Sonar 76Nano could equip UK Royal Navy on anti-submarine warfare missions

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Thales’ new Sonar 76Nano could equip UK Royal Navy on anti-submarine warfare missions

15th December 2025

The new sonar is designed to equip uncrewed underwater vessels, with the potential to be used by the Royal Navy for its Atlantic Bastion and Atlantic Net missions.

Croatia orders Leopards and CAESAR howitzers as Lithuania orders more CAESARs

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Croatia orders Leopards and CAESAR howitzers as Lithuania orders more CAESARs

12th December 2025

The Leopard is becoming the tank of choice in central and eastern Europe as Croatia joins Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Hungary in ordering the platform. Lithuania and Croatia have also signed for CAESAR howitzers.

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