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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

British Army's open plan draws diverse offerings for Land Rover replacement

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British Army's open plan draws diverse offerings for Land Rover replacement

18th September 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence has avoided being prescriptive in its search to replace the British Army’s Land Rover, meaning vehicle types being offered range from Land Rover Defender Wolf II and Humvee to the hybrid series Fering Pioneer. What does this mean for the procurement process?

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New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

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British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

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27th August 2026

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Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

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Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

26th August 2026

Babcock’s new Danish industry agreements have reignited debate over whether Copenhagen is edging towards a hybrid fleet blending crewed frigates with autonomous systems.

US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

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26th August 2026

The agreement supports F-15 production, modernisation and sustainment for the US and seven international operators.

Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

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26th August 2026

Spain’s naval modernisation drive is moving from concept to contracts, with RfIs and RfPs expected before the end of the decade, despite second-batch frigate and submarine numbers remaining undecided.

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Saab Aerospace has seen as surge in orders for its Gripen fighter aircraft and GlobalEye airborne early warning and control systems, including an agreement to provide the latter to Canada, even as it positions Gripen for the same country.

US Army seeks missile costing less than $150,000 to counter Group 2 and 3 drones

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US Army seeks missile costing less than $150,000 to counter Group 2 and 3 drones

25th August 2026

The service wants a rapid-response, extended-range interceptor compatible with the Coyote launcher and wider US Army air-defence architecture, with initial testing scheduled for late 2026.

US Army resumes Apache flights as cause of fatal Texas crash remains undisclosed

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US Army resumes Apache flights as cause of fatal Texas crash remains undisclosed

25th August 2026

The rapid return to training leaves international AH-64 operators without a public explanation of whether the Fort Hood accident involved a potentially shared technical or maintenance risk.

Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

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Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

24th August 2026

Saab expects to fly two collaborative combat aircraft demonstrators, A1 and A2, before the end of the decade, but has stressed that the A3-001 mock-up unveiled on 21 August is only a concept for what could follow in the 2030s.

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24th August 2026

A mock-up displayed by GKN Aerospace on 21 August is planned to have a maximum range between 600km and more than 1,000 km with a payload capacity of 100-300kg.

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