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Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)
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US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s 50-year service highlights capability gaps in Antarctica
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As Indonesia doubles up its order, who else is looking at the Arrowhead 140 frigate design?
Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

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Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

28th January 2026

The aerospace company’s 2025 performance figures revealed significant orders from various European armed forces and a boost in demand for its uncrewed offerings.

Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

27th January 2026

The presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Persian Gulf means additional naval and aerial capabilities, which provides the US with multiple attacking options.

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  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank

    Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank

  • As Indonesia doubles up its order, who else is looking at the Arrowhead 140 frigate design?

    As Indonesia doubles up its order, who else is looking at the Arrowhead 140 frigate design?

  • US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s 50-year service highlights capability gaps in Antarctica

    US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s 50-year service highlights capability gaps in Antarctica

  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s 50-year service highlights capability gaps in Antarctica

    US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s 50-year service highlights capability gaps in Antarctica

  • As Indonesia doubles up its order, who else is looking at the Arrowhead 140 frigate design?

    As Indonesia doubles up its order, who else is looking at the Arrowhead 140 frigate design?

  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

    Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

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Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions

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Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions

16th December 2025

Developed by Israel's Uvision and with systems being sold in the thousands to multiple European NATO countries and the US, the Hero family of loitering systems is also in production in the US and Italy, the latter through Rheinmetall.

German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

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German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

16th December 2025

With all 31 aircraft set to be delivered by 2030, the helicopters will gradually replace the ageing Sea Lynx fleet which are due to be retired in 2026.

US Navy advances with the Harpoon Service Life Extension Programme

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US Navy advances with the Harpoon Service Life Extension Programme

16th December 2025

The US Navy plans to improve Harpoon’s anti-ship and land attack capabilities by equipping the missiles with sensors and technologies required for succeeding in future battlespace.

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16th December 2025

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Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?

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Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?

16th December 2025

German, French and Spanish leadership set an end-of-year deadline to decide the fate of the Future Combat Air System programme which has struggled with a political stalemate for the latter half of 2025.

Future of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is still unclear

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Future of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is still unclear

15th December 2025

The Canadian government remains tight-lipped on the timeline and funding required for the next steps of its Canadian Submarine Patrol Project, which should offer improved capabilities for the country’s navy.

Mitsubishi eyes future with Australia’s Mogami selection

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Mitsubishi eyes future with Australia’s Mogami selection

15th December 2025

With Australia’s selection of the Mogami-class for Project Sea 3000, Mitsubishi is investigating local production in the next decade as potential export opportunities emerge.

Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

15th December 2025

The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.

Thales’ new Sonar 76Nano could equip UK Royal Navy on anti-submarine warfare missions

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Thales’ new Sonar 76Nano could equip UK Royal Navy on anti-submarine warfare missions

15th December 2025

The new sonar is designed to equip uncrewed underwater vessels, with the potential to be used by the Royal Navy for its Atlantic Bastion and Atlantic Net missions.

Croatia orders Leopards and CAESAR howitzers as Lithuania orders more CAESARs

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Croatia orders Leopards and CAESAR howitzers as Lithuania orders more CAESARs

12th December 2025

The Leopard is becoming the tank of choice in central and eastern Europe as Croatia joins Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Hungary in ordering the platform. Lithuania and Croatia have also signed for CAESAR howitzers.

Hanwha wins Australian government approval to increase its stake in Austal

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Hanwha wins Australian government approval to increase its stake in Austal

12th December 2025

The contract would mean the two shipbuilders can collaborate strategically and enhance shipbuilding capabilities in Western Australia.

Ireland spells out $2.3 billion shopping list in five-year defence spending plan

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Ireland spells out $2.3 billion shopping list in five-year defence spending plan

11th December 2025

Ireland’s multi-annual investment in capital defence spending is set to rise from €300m in 2026 to €360m in 2029–2030 with major upgrades across land, air, maritime and cyber domains.

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