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June land forces roundup: Eurosatory shapes month amid Canada’s HIMARS buy and US JLTV progress
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Funding for the future US Navy Trump-class battleship sparks controversy in Congress

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Funding for the future US Navy Trump-class battleship sparks controversy in Congress

26th June 2026

Lawmakers question the US Navy’s proposed $2 billion investment in the Trump-class battleship as concerns over cost, technology maturity and operational relevance fuel growing bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

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BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

26th June 2026

The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.

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Eurosatory 2026: LVRM reveals latest armoured vehicles to support Italian Army modernisation

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Eurosatory 2026: LVRM reveals latest armoured vehicles to support Italian Army modernisation

16th June 2026

The new platforms being shown by Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles offer reduced crew needs and upgraded firepower options to meet Italy's future heavy land forces requirements.

Eurosatory 2026: KNDS Mobility outlines Celeris progress and work with Milrem Robotics

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Eurosatory 2026: KNDS Mobility outlines Celeris progress and work with Milrem Robotics

16th June 2026

KNDS Mobility’s Celeris system is the base for French Army Serval 4x4 lightweight multi-role armoured vehicle but has also been provided as a base for cooperation with other companies.

Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

Eurosatory 2026: Rheinmetall launches new Caracal 6x6 variant

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Eurosatory 2026: Rheinmetall launches new Caracal 6x6 variant

16th June 2026

The new Caracal 6x6 is heavier and designed to deliver greater versatility, building on the 4x4 platform that is already established and on order in Europe.

Eurosatory 2026: Boxing clever as companies offer containerised anti-drone solutions

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Eurosatory 2026: Boxing clever as companies offer containerised anti-drone solutions

16th June 2026

Eurosatory, as expected, is heavy with counter-uncrewed aerial systems and the first day of the show saw several systems unveiled, including two containerised projects to meet specific operational scenarios.

Eurosatory 2026: European cooperation drives TRACKX programme towards production

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Eurosatory 2026: European cooperation drives TRACKX programme towards production

16th June 2026

Finland and Sweden have advanced the Common Arctic Mobility programme, highlighting how multinational funding and industrial cooperation are becoming increasingly important to European defence capability development.

Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

15th June 2026

From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.

The speed of relevance: how companies can navigate the new era of European defence procurement

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The speed of relevance: how companies can navigate the new era of European defence procurement

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European militaries face a rapidly evolving security landscape and defence production must accelerate to meet surging demand for platforms and equipment. Industry needs to adapt to ensure it gets its products into the hands of the end user,...

The FDI frigate: a growing success story with more opportunities to come

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The FDI frigate: a growing success story with more opportunities to come

15th June 2026

Designed as a multi-role frigate with both anti-submarine and air defence capabilities, Naval Group’s medium-sized FDI frigate increasingly stands out as a success story in an industry wrought with delays.

Eurosatory 2026: Allison aims to future-proof Europe’s AFVs with transmission tech

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Eurosatory 2026: Allison aims to future-proof Europe’s AFVs with transmission tech

14th June 2026

Allison has brought two of its latest automatic transmissions for military vehicles to Eurosatory 2026, the 4040MX for tracked armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) and the 4000 series for wheeled AFVs.

Eurosatory 2026: French SCORPION programme rolls on and shows export potential

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Eurosatory 2026: French SCORPION programme rolls on and shows export potential

12th June 2026

The SCORPION programme will replace the French Army’s legacy medium and light vehicles and see the overhaul of the Leclerc main battle tank.

Eurosatory 2026: Updated S-KAPS ready to neutralise drone threat

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Eurosatory 2026: Updated S-KAPS ready to neutralise drone threat

12th June 2026

Launched at Eurosatory 2026, the revamped Soft-Kill Advanced Protection System (S-KAPS) counter-UAS package has been developed by three French SMEs, Lacroix, Bertin Technologies and MC2 Technologies as a private venture.

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