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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls

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How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls

1st May 2026

Ageing Baltic vessels and an absence of active minehunting vessel programmes in the region have been put under the spotlight in the recent conflict.

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  • “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

    “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

  • April land forces roundup: Munitions and long-range fires drive procurement momentum

    April land forces roundup: Munitions and long-range fires drive procurement momentum

  • SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

    SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

  • How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls

    How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls

  • Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

    Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

  • SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

    SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

  • April land forces roundup: Munitions and long-range fires drive procurement momentum

    April land forces roundup: Munitions and long-range fires drive procurement momentum

  • “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

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HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward

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HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward

17th April 2026

Australia's milestone Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System test and a wave of fresh contracts and production ramp-ups highlight the building momentum behind long-range strike systems globally, with HIMARS leading the way.

Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realities

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Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realities

16th April 2026

Japan’s armoured forces are currently undergoing a doctrinal shift from tracked to wheeled vehicles. This represents a major change in the country’s force structure and armoured capabilities.

What does the FY2027 US budget signal for the country’s future airpower plans?

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What does the FY2027 US budget signal for the country’s future airpower plans?

16th April 2026

The record-breaking defence budget request focuses on bolstering some core next-generation aircraft programmes across each domain, although questions remain on the US's commitment to some key defence programmes.

India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal

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India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal

16th April 2026

The localised production of interceptor and tactical drones further strengthens India-Israel industrial alignment and could position India for future cooperation opportunities.

AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

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AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

15th April 2026

Sessions at UDT 2026 signalled that the AUKUS programme is pressing ahead at a steady pace – with trilateral commitment reaffirmed, Australian industrial capacity expanding and additive manufacturing emerging as an opportunity for suppliers...

How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

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How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

15th April 2026

Designed in 2019, Canada's new River-class destroyers are planned to be handed over by the 2050s. The long procurement timeline has cast doubt on whether the platforms will be obsolete for tomorrow’s warfare.

US Army to procure next-gen remote sensing capabilities to boost battlefield mobility

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US Army to procure next-gen remote sensing capabilities to boost battlefield mobility

15th April 2026

The US Army Materiel Command is seeking solutions that can automatically detect and classify natural or man-made obstacles preventing the manoeuvrability of land vehicles.

Can UK interceptor efforts keep pace with the rising drone threat?

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Can UK interceptor efforts keep pace with the rising drone threat?

15th April 2026

The recent acquisition announcement for Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer solution is a key step in the UK’s efforts to bolster its counter-UAS capabilities, but more still needs to be done to tackle even smaller drone threats.

Next-generation Franco-German tank under threat as France opts for interim solution

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Next-generation Franco-German tank under threat as France opts for interim solution

14th April 2026

The French Army’s upgraded Leclerc main battle tank is expected to begin retiring before the end of the 2030s and the government is looking to adopt an interim solution ahead of a next-generation tank.

Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

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Latest Russian subsea standoff puts pressure on the UK’s seabed defence strategy

14th April 2026

UK defence secretary John Healey’s exposure of a covert Russian deep-sea operation against undersea infrastructure in the Atlantic validates the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion concept but lays bare a capacity gap that autonomous systems, all...

Denmark air focus: $2.64 billion UAV market blends US imports with Nordic cooperation

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Denmark air focus: $2.64 billion UAV market blends US imports with Nordic cooperation

14th April 2026

While Denmark appears to be more committed to UAVs than most of its Nordic neighbours, its procurement efforts are likely to be split between American-made systems for its larger requirements and Nordic partnerships for smaller platforms.

Saab Gripen E/F: the multirole fighter that’s seeing a resurgence (updated 2026)

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Saab Gripen E/F: the multirole fighter that’s seeing a resurgence (updated 2026)

14th April 2026

The single-engine multirole fighter jet is seeing heightened demand with a sizeable orderbook and expanding export potential, as Shephard summarises the aircraft’s latest orders and developments.

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