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Singapore’s interest in GCAP reflects its long-term approach to air power
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K9 Thunder gains momentum across three key international markets

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K9 Thunder gains momentum across three key international markets

7th September 2026

Recent activity across Australia, Norway and the US highlights Hanwha Defense’s expanding presence in a self-propelled artillery market reshaped by the demands of modern warfare.

Team Grenadier aims for success with the British Army’s LMV programme

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Team Grenadier aims for success with the British Army’s LMV programme

7th September 2026

Team Grenadier has unveiled the latest variant of its Grenadier 4x4, which it hopes will win the Light Mobility Vehicle segment of the army’s Land Mobility Programme.

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  • UK’s ground-based air defence effort remains in assessment phase after third industry day

    UK’s ground-based air defence effort remains in assessment phase after third industry day

  • Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

    Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

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The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth

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The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth

13th August 2026

Total annual drone spending has increased nearly sixfold since the start of the decade, from $2.9 billion in 2020 to $16.3 billion in 2028, with Europe leading the rise.

Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

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Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

12th August 2026

Asian customers have placed one of the largest known international purchases of US-built uncrewed surface vessels, highlighting accelerating regional demand for autonomous maritime capabilities and distributed naval operations.

Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

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Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

11th August 2026

The next stage of the Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) programme, dubbed iMUGS2, was launched in November 2025. Three major demonstrations are planned before the end of 2028.

USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

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USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

11th August 2026

The US Air Force is seeking additional contractors to support communications upgrades for the B-52, while multiple Stratofortress modernisation programmes continue to experience delays, cost growth and technical challenges.

RTX confirms US Marine Corps and US Navy acquire Hadalus UUV

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RTX confirms US Marine Corps and US Navy acquire Hadalus UUV

10th August 2026

RTX told Shephard that the Hadalus UUV has been procured by the US Marine Corps and the Office of Naval Research for operational experimentation as the company prepares additional demonstrations with the US Navy, NATO and AUKUS partners.

Europe’s naval contractors benefit from growing refit and upgrade demand

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Europe’s naval contractors benefit from growing refit and upgrade demand

10th August 2026

Rheinmetall’s order to modernise the German Navy frigate Bayern points to a wider European shift towards extending warship service life as new-build programmes face delay.

The UK joins the movement towards joint procurement

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The UK joins the movement towards joint procurement

7th August 2026

The UK will spend an estimated US$3.89 billion over the next decade in joint naval programmes, a lot of which will be in cooperation with Norway.

British Army Land Rover replacement plan inches forward

Programme update

British Army Land Rover replacement plan inches forward

7th August 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence has proposed a selection date of May 2027 for the Land Rover replacement requirement, with deliveries expected through to 2036. Next month’s DVD exhibition will be a key shop window for bidders.

Rheinmetall’s GMF 140: Ambitious frigate or market misfit?

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Rheinmetall’s GMF 140: Ambitious frigate or market misfit?

6th August 2026

Rheinmetall has unveiled its first next-generation frigate design, showing ambitions to compete as a surface combatant prime contractor. While the company is targeting North America, analysts believe the concept may be better positioned for...

Snow patrol and access all areas: the Arctic all-terrain vehicles market grows

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Snow patrol and access all areas: the Arctic all-terrain vehicles market grows

6th August 2026

The procurement and planned procurement of articulated tracked all-terrain vehicles is being driven by a need to replace older platforms and an acknowledgement of a capability gap for Arctic regions.

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US Navy’s $76.6bn award provides stability for submarine production

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US Navy’s $76.6bn award provides stability for submarine production

5th August 2026

The US Department of War’s US$76.6 billion Columbia-and Virginia-class submarine contract gives industry demand certainty as Washington seeks to rebuild its shipbuilding base.

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