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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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  • Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

    Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

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    Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

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    US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

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    Seoul’s SSN programme launch raises questions on fuel, tech and build location

  • Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

    Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

  • Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

    Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

  • US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

    US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

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6th May 2026

As militaries face an overwhelming flow of data, the challenge is shifting from collection to delivering fast, actionable insights that drive decision-making. Advances in AI and data integration are helping armed forces move beyond siloed s...

Brazil’s naval ambitions now firmly anchored in Europe

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Brazil’s naval ambitions now firmly anchored in Europe

6th May 2026

With the Tamandaré frigate commissioned and a second batch under negotiation, Brazil is leveraging European partnerships to position itself as South America’s premier maritime power without surrendering industrial sovereignty.

HHI poised to start submarine production in Peru pending election outcome

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HHI poised to start submarine production in Peru pending election outcome

6th May 2026

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed to Shephard that the company is awaiting the Peruvian government’s decision to allow it to move forward with the production of the HDS-1500 submarine.

US Navy to accelerate the replenishment of SM-6 stocks as demand continues to surge

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US Navy to accelerate the replenishment of SM-6 stocks as demand continues to surge

5th May 2026

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India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero positions Air Orca

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India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero positions Air Orca

5th May 2026

The Indian Army's major drone procurement programme has drawn attention from BonV Aero which has developed its heavy-lift platform for extreme terrain missions.

Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

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Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

5th May 2026

The success of the Akinci drone stems from Turkey’s push for domestically produced components – which has led to fewer export restrictions – and from manufacturer Baykar’s willingness to coproduce the drone with customers’ domestic industri...

SpearUAV to deliver 1,000 loitering munitions to extend armoured vehicle capability

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SpearUAV to deliver 1,000 loitering munitions to extend armoured vehicle capability

4th May 2026

The company's Multi Canister Launcher can deploy its Viper system from multiple military platforms, boosting operational flexibility.

Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

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Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

4th May 2026

Lithuania has committed significant funding towards expanding its UAV capabilities, with more than $54 million already spent and substantial additional investment planned through to 2029. Alongside domestic procurement, the country has also...

April land forces roundup: Munitions and long-range fires drive procurement momentum

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April land forces roundup: Munitions and long-range fires drive procurement momentum

1st May 2026

The demand for long-range fires continues alongside the drive to increase artillery shell manufacture and the procurement of new artillery weapons.

SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

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1st May 2026

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

“A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

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European militaries face a new security landscape, with the proliferation of drones, theatre ballistic missiles and other threats boosting requirements for airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and related systems. F...

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