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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

19th October 2026

The changing Arctic environment is creating new challenges for submarine detection, driving demand for distributed sensors, uncrewed underwater vehicles and real-time acoustic modelling.

Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

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US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

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US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

15th September 2026

A US$184.25 million contract for Next Generation Electronic Attack Units advances the Growler’s modernisation as the US Navy confronts ageing systems, parts shortages and obsolescence.

How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

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How could Rheinmetall’s GMF 140 fit with ongoing programmes in North America?

14th September 2026

With Canada committed to its River-class replacement and the USN pursuing a lower-cost frigate, Rheinmetall will need to demonstrate where the GMF 140 can fill a capability gap in the North American fleet.

Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

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Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

14th September 2026

While the headlines remain dominated by the use of drones for combat operations in Ukraine and other conflicts, there are emerging use cases where the technology could usefully feed back into areas and missions outside the war zone.

Europe commits to long-range fires but countries move in different directions

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Europe commits to long-range fires but countries move in different directions

11th September 2026

Sweden, Croatia and France are pursuing different rocket artillery solutions as European armies seek greater reach, survivability and industrial resilience.

Australian industry programme builds pipeline for Virginia-class sustainment

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Australian industry programme builds pipeline for Virginia-class sustainment

11th September 2026

Australian businesses can now bid to support Virginia-class submarine sustainment in Western Australia, as momentum around the Henderson Defence Precinct also builds.

South Korea, Japan and Turkey vie for US shipbuilding access in future frigate contest

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South Korea, Japan and Turkey vie for US shipbuilding access in future frigate contest

10th September 2026

Washington’s search for a foreign-built frigate could hand South Korea, Japan and Turkey a larger prize than a double-hull order: a foothold inside the US shipbuilding industrial base.

MAAF to test Britain’s shift from armour to distributed lethality in Estonia

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MAAF to test Britain’s shift from armour to distributed lethality in Estonia

10th September 2026

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USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

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USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

9th September 2026

The Grey Wolf has entered operational service nearly three years later than originally planned, while new sustainment contracts indicate that some UH-1Ns could remain supported until 2031.

Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

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Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

9th September 2026

Japan’s FY2027 defence budget backs stand-off strike, a 17-aircraft MQ-9B buy and a declared bid to lead the world in uncrewed maritime assets, alongside new frigates, submarines and support ships.

More bidders move onto starting grid for British Army Land Rover replacement programme

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More bidders move onto starting grid for British Army Land Rover replacement programme

9th September 2026

The Light Mobility Vehicle segment of the UK’s Land Mobility Programme for the British Army may actually be about to make progress, or at least likely bidders seem to think so. Shephard spoke with several contenders who revealed their views...

How geopolitics and new military alliances are disrupting combat aircraft procurement

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How geopolitics and new military alliances are disrupting combat aircraft procurement

8th September 2026

Selection of fighter aircraft by national governments has always been political. As markets and allegiances shift against a background of global realignment, who will be the winners and losers as new entrants compete with established suppli...

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