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US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

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US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

2nd February 2026

As the US Department of Defense looks to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems to improve homeland security, the DroneHunter acquisition could point to future commercial innovation.

UK’s Fleet Solid Support ship programme deemed on track despite steel supply concerns

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UK’s Fleet Solid Support ship programme deemed on track despite steel supply concerns

30th January 2026

Shipbuilders are saying the programme is going ahead on time as the government estimates 7.7 million tonnes of steel are needed for 2026 infrastructure projects.

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US Navy to acquire micro-uncrewed underwater vehicles for ISR and coastal data collection

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The Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking authorised resellers of JaiaBot uncrewed underwater vehicles and multivehicle pods. The platforms will support undergraduate education at the US Naval Academy.

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Germany signs multi-billion-dollar deals for 6x6 CAVS and GDELS Eagle vehicles

19th December 2025

The order is a further boost for the Common Armoured Vehicles System programme which has notched notable successes in the past 12 months. The first vehicle, made in Finland, will be delivered next year with local production expected to ramp...

Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

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Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

19th December 2025

With a rising defence budget and equipment list, Poland’s air market is set to grow as the country continues to modernise its transport and helicopter fleets while seeking out uncrewed aerial vehicles and loitering munitions.

Taiwan approved for $11 billion weapon purchase from US

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Taiwan approved for $11 billion weapon purchase from US

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The US State Department’s approval of a multi-billion-dollar sale of weapons to Taiwan includes tactical mission networks equipment, uncrewed aerial systems, artillery rocket systems and self-propelled howitzers as well as anti-tank guided ...

Portugal signals interest in establishing A-29N final assembly line

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Portugal signals interest in establishing A-29N final assembly line

18th December 2025

As the launch customer for the NATO-configured variant, Portugal also took delivery of the first five A-29N aircraft from its order for 12, placed in 2024.

Rheinmetall and KNDS tank tie-up narrows trans-European options

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Rheinmetall and KNDS tank tie-up narrows trans-European options

18th December 2025

The French and German governments signed an agreement in June 2018 to cooperate on the development of a new main battle tank under the Main Ground Combat System programme but the effort has struggled. This new agreement may damage it furthe...

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2025 land market review: British Army woes, European heavy armour and US MBT progress

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2025 land market review: British Army woes, European heavy armour and US MBT progress

18th December 2025

The last year has seen several major procurements in the land market. Shephard’s Dr Peter Magill reviews the main trends and themes in land procurement of 2025.

Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order

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Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order

17th December 2025

The first of the 12 M-346 aircraft are expected to be delivered to the Austrian Air Force by 2028, according to the company.

2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

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2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

17th December 2025

Qatar and Indonesia followed the US’s high spending on new uncrewed aerial vehicle contracts across 2025, while MALE and micro drones and loitering munitions were particularly popular subcategories this year.

NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

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NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

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As part of its effort to better prepare its capabilities for operations in contested and congested scenarios, NATO evaluated a Lithuanian ship-to-ship terminal designed to not be susceptible to enemy interference.

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.

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