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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 to highlight changing defence and security priorities

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

    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

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

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

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    Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

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Eurosatory 2026 to highlight changing defence and security priorities

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Eurosatory 2026 to highlight changing defence and security priorities

12th June 2026

Eurosatory 2026 will reflect a defence and security sector shaped by conflict, rising government spending, uncrewed systems, multidomain networks and growing demand for sovereign capabilities.

US weighs offshore warship production due to industrial limits

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US weighs offshore warship production due to industrial limits

12th June 2026

A Pentagon push to procure warships from Japanese and South Korean shipyards could reshape allied naval industrial strategy, but critics warn the approach risks hollowing out the domestic base Washington is seeking to restore.

Patria TRACKX: Designed to conquer the most challenging environments

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Patria TRACKX: Designed to conquer the most challenging environments

12th June 2026

The tracked all-terrain armoured vehicle Patria TRACKX is a promise of performance. It is engineered to navigate the toughest terrain silently and swiftly, ensuring smooth operations in any conditions.

Eurosatory 2026: Advanced fire control systems to the fore as industry powers digital solutions

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Eurosatory 2026: Advanced fire control systems to the fore as industry powers digital solutions

12th June 2026

BAE Systems is presenting its Next Generation Indirect Fire Control System at Eurosatory 2026. It is designed to connect large calibre guns with wider sensor and effector networks to provide targeting information more quickly.

Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

11th June 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Lessons shaping the next phase of Arleigh Burke production post-Flight IIA

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Lessons shaping the next phase of Arleigh Burke production post-Flight IIA

11th June 2026

The accelerated delivery of the final Flight IIA destroyer, USS Patrick Gallagher, showcases the payoff of years of workforce investment and process reform at Bath Iron Works, with the lessons feeding into Flight III production.

Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

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Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

11th June 2026

Unmanned systems are powerful intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) assets and communication tools, but are often isolated from wider networks, limiting their potential. Industry is now tackling this challenge, empowering UxVs...

India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

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India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

11th June 2026

As a major shortfall in Indian fighter jet capability looms, New Delhi is looking to spread risk and accelerate delivery of its fifth-generation combat aircraft.

USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

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USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

11th June 2026

US Air Force leaders say open architecture and broader industry participation will help deliver affordable autonomous wingmen capable of overwhelming future adversaries.

Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

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Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

10th June 2026

The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.

Eurosatory 2026: What has become of the Main Ground Combat System?

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Eurosatory 2026: What has become of the Main Ground Combat System?

10th June 2026

The Main Ground Combat System has had a troubled life. With repeated delays and competition on the horizon, the programme may be approaching the end of the road.

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