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Indonesia strengthens Turkish defence ties with Kizilelma drone order

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Indonesia strengthens Turkish defence ties with Kizilelma drone order

11th May 2026

Indonesia’s purchase of 12 drones with options for an additional 48 is the third deal in as many years between Indonesian and Turkish defence industries, bolstering the former’s plans to strengthen its own domestic production and defence industry.

Brazil air focus: Army set to dominate country’s $631.67 million UAV market from 2028

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Brazil air focus: Army set to dominate country’s $631.67 million UAV market from 2028

11th May 2026

The Brazilian Army is forecast to spend $279.15 million on UAVs from 2026, exceeding the Brazilian Navy’s $227.51 million forecast spend, although the naval force was an earlier adopter of the capability.

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

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22nd April 2026

The Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the ...

Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

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Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

22nd April 2026

While the move to integrate lower-cost missiles onto more combat aircraft is long overdue, there is also an opportunity for cheaper turboprop platforms to perform CUAS roles.

Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

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Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

22nd April 2026

With Ireland's EU presidency set to commence from July this year, the ramped-up efforts to procure a counter-uncrewed aerial system and radar capability under its Military Radar Programme are on track to meet targeted roll-out dates.

Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era

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How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era

21st April 2026

Modern conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war have exposed gaps in Western artillery, with European militaries increasingly looking to invest in longer-range systems with a focus on logistics and resilience.

Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

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21st April 2026

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Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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20th April 2026

The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.

US Army pursues 600 ISV-Hs to boost mobility and sustainment for manoeuvre brigades

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US Army pursues 600 ISV-Hs to boost mobility and sustainment for manoeuvre brigades

20th April 2026

The ISV-H is likely to feature commercial solutions and advanced technologies while providing mobility, transportability and onboard and exportable power to support tactical operations.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasi...

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

17th April 2026

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have been adjusted from the 2024 version to promote greater military and industrial self-reliance, taking lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and looking to rei...

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

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The Australian government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has unveiled a major spending uplift planned for the Royal Australian Air Force, focused on upgrading its air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, ...

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