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Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

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Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

17th February 2026

With $9.18 billion in uncontracted programmes — including a potential multi-billion-dollar MQ-9B deal — Saudi Arabia’s UAV sector is poised for significant further growth and industrial expansion.

AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

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AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

17th February 2026

The successful integration of third-party mission autonomy in the US Air Force’s CCA programme and movement on Helsing’s Europa CA-1 timelines mark key milestones in the development of uncrewed aerial capabilities.

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Oshkosh reboots British Army vehicle bid and displays JLTV with new weapons

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Oshkosh reboots British Army vehicle bid and displays JLTV with new weapons

21st January 2026

The British Army’s light protected mobility (LPM) requirement, part of the Land Mobility Programme, has taken on a new focus with the medium requirement bumped off to be replaced by heavy. The LPM may now need to fill some of the gap betwee...

Netherlands to get step change in air defence capability with FFG ACSV selection

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Netherlands to get step change in air defence capability with FFG ACSV selection

21st January 2026

FFG’s tracked Armoured Combat Support Vehicle will form the backbone of the Netherlands’ new low-level air defences, Shephard has learned, with scope for further fleet expansion beyond the initial order.

How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

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How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

21st January 2026

The US Navy is set to invest $30 billion in artificial intelligence, cyber, space and autonomy research and development efforts in FY2026 as the force rethinks how it fights in light of China’s naval rise.

US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

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US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

20th January 2026

The US Coast Guard is expected to acquire new aircraft, helicopters, vessels and ISR sensors this fiscal year using resources from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

20th January 2026

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the original designer and manufacturer of the system, states that more than 1,800 have been sold and, while not all customers are known, more than 1,000 of these have been bought by the US and Israel.

Anduril awarded latest OPF-L contract with around $155.2 million still up for grabs

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Anduril awarded latest OPF-L contract with around $155.2 million still up for grabs

20th January 2026

As the US Marine Corps continues to push loitering munitions as a core battlefield tool, Shephard looks at how the latest contract award factors into future potential purchases.

High tension in the High North – a wake-up call for NATO’s future Arctic defence efforts?

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High tension in the High North – a wake-up call for NATO’s future Arctic defence efforts?

20th January 2026

Any potential ‘Arctic Sentry’ mission would be months in the planning, but with tensions high in the region given the US’s push for Greenland, NATO countries will need to continue to emphasise their commitment to the region, analysts have s...

GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

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GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

19th January 2026

The latest test of advanced autonomy development focused on human-machine teaming, loading a mission profile onto the platform.

UK and France signal shift to autonomous helicopters to boost naval power

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UK and France signal shift to autonomous helicopters to boost naval power

16th January 2026

Recent developments in France and the UK highlight how autonomous helicopters are becoming central to naval force design as navies seek to integrate crewed and uncrewed systems at sea.

Early prototype of General Dynamics M1E3 main battle tank displayed at Detroit auto show

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Early prototype of General Dynamics M1E3 main battle tank displayed at Detroit auto show

16th January 2026

The first prototype M1E3 main battle tank was handed over to the US Army for testing and evaluation earlier this year, and now a pre-prototype has been unveiled. What have we learned from the vehicle first seen on 14 January?

US Coast Guard’s small response boat demonstrators to be delivered in three months

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US Coast Guard’s small response boat demonstrators to be delivered in three months

15th January 2026

The platforms will be tested in multiple missions to define performance requirements for a coming acquisition programme.

Bulgaria to receive first Strykers in February as part of force equipment refresh

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Bulgaria to receive first Strykers in February as part of force equipment refresh

15th January 2026

The delivery of the Stryker infantry fighting vehicles will form one piece of the country’s effort to re-equip its forces, which includes F-16 fighter jets and new air defence systems.

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