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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

23rd February 2026

There is currently no industry standard in the ratio of uncrewed to crewed aircraft. Because collaborative combat aircraft vary widely in capability and crewed-uncrewed teaming availability, while country-specific requirements vary, it is unlikely that a single CCA configuration will meet all operational needs.

Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

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Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

20th February 2026

The A$4 billion Landing Craft Heavy contract for Austal follows on from a A$1 billion deal in December for Landing Craft Medium ships, but the Australian government has made it clear that a contract for Mogami frigates is reliant on the success of these two contracts.

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    What capabilities are being tested under AUKUS Pillar II?

  • Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

    Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

  • Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

    Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

  • Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

    Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

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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.

Edge and Indra to form manufacturing entity to meet European loitering munition demand

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Edge and Indra to form manufacturing entity to meet European loitering munition demand

15th January 2026

Once approved by shareholders, the newly established manufacturing company will be developed in Spain and will look to address the burgeoning demand for loitering munitions from Spain and the rest of Europe.

US pledges to become “AI-first warfighting force” as navy hits new autonomy milestone

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US pledges to become “AI-first warfighting force” as navy hits new autonomy milestone

14th January 2026

A memo released on Monday outlines three key areas where the Pentagon can accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence, including paths to finding new ways to integrate AI in combat, while the US Navy continues to push ahead with AI-e...

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