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Argentina’s submarine and frigate acquisitions resurface with $3.5bn funding plan

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Argentina’s submarine and frigate acquisitions resurface with $3.5bn funding plan

8th October 2026

Buenos Aires set out foreign loans worth $3.5 billion in its draft 2027 budget, opening a contest in which Naval Group and TKMS could lead the field.

AUKUS heavyweight torpedo test raises questions over future armed UUV requirements

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AUKUS heavyweight torpedo test raises questions over future armed UUV requirements

8th October 2026

A heavyweight torpedo firing from the Royal Navy’s uncrewed submarine XV Excalibur suggests a shift beyond surveillance, with allied navies eyeing strike roles for large autonomous undersea vessels.

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Iran war exposes the limits of US military mass

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Iran war exposes the limits of US military mass

1st September 2026

As the Straits of Hormuz continue to witness military action of various types, what does this mean for combat air and air defence planners in the region and beyond?

“Creating a decision advantage”: how C-UAS is evolving to reduce the operator burden

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1st September 2026

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New E-3 and T-38 awards expose US Air Force legacy fleet dependence

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New E-3 and T-38 awards expose US Air Force legacy fleet dependence

1st September 2026

Contracts for E-3 aircrew training through August 2029 and supplies for the T-38 engine until December 2028 reflect issues with replacement and retirement plans across the USAF inventory.

USMC advances MV-22B Osprey safety and reliability upgrades

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USMC advances MV-22B Osprey safety and reliability upgrades

31st August 2026

The US Marine Corps is testing a redesigned input quill assembly and plans to transition its MV-22B fleet to improved gearboxes by January 2033 as it prepares to operate the tiltrotor through 2055.

Swedish Air Force faces up to the challenge of new aircraft and an uncrewed horizon

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Swedish Air Force faces up to the challenge of new aircraft and an uncrewed horizon

31st August 2026

Sweden is an outlier as a smaller nation with its own indigenous fighter aircraft and airborne early warning platform and is now looking at how local company Saab Aerospace can meet the plans for a collaborative combat aircraft.

August land forces roundup: movement in British Army vehicle requirement and major contracts land

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August land forces roundup: movement in British Army vehicle requirement and major contracts land

28th August 2026

Hanwha Defense USA made major inroads into the US market this month, landing its first contract in the country, while Germany and The Netherlands signed up for more Boxer CRT30 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles. FNSS also unveiled a new amphib...

Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly...

Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

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Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

28th August 2026

New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

27th August 2026

AEVEX has strengthened its position in the US loitering munition market with another contract award, solidifying its position as the second-largest supplier of the capability in the US. Elsewhere in August, new and emerging programmes in Sw...

British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

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British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

27th August 2026

The British Army continues to face gaps in its armoured fighting vehicle fleet, with replacement plans for Warrior and FV432 still unresolved despite ongoing deliveries of Boxer and Ajax.

Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

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Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

26th August 2026

Babcock’s new Danish industry agreements have reignited debate over whether Copenhagen is edging towards a hybrid fleet blending crewed frigates with autonomous systems.

US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

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US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

26th August 2026

The agreement supports F-15 production, modernisation and sustainment for the US and seven international operators.

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