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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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  • March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

    March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

  • Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

    Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

  • Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

    Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

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    Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

  • March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

    March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

  • Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

    Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

  • Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

    Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

  • Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

    Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity

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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity

14th April 2025

Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.

Australia approved for $1 billion order of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles

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Australia approved for $1 billion order of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles

14th April 2025

The greenlight by the US State Department for up to 400 missiles reinforces the need for increased solid rocket motor (SRM) production and highlights the reason Australia wants to develop a local missile capability.

Ukraine Defence Contact Group commit another $24 billion for Ukraine

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Ukraine Defence Contact Group commit another $24 billion for Ukraine

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Raytheon’s Barracuda completes anti-mine tests as company looks to expand role

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Raytheon’s Barracuda completes anti-mine tests as company looks to expand role

11th April 2025

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UK Royal Navy Type 31 frigate enters capability insertion period with Babcock

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UK Royal Navy Type 31 frigate enters capability insertion period with Babcock

11th April 2025

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L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions

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10th April 2025

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Pearson Engineering remote mine-clearance system ploughs on

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Pearson Engineering remote mine-clearance system ploughs on

10th April 2025

The Weevil system is built around the Beacon remote control and a Pearson mine-plough. It is being evaluated on a British Army Warrior infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) but could be used for other platforms.

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9th April 2025

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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

9th April 2025

This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.

HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MoU to explore shipbuilding collaboration

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HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MoU to explore shipbuilding collaboration

9th April 2025

The Memorandum of Understanding focused on speeding up naval shipbuilding and production in both companies.

General Atomics and Rafael unveil new multi-domain missile

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Currently under development, Bullseye has been designed to be a long-range, precision-guided strike capability.

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