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Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed
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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

Sealift shortfalls set to drive opportunities across NATO navies

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Sealift shortfalls set to drive opportunities across NATO navies

5th June 2026

A new Council on Geostrategy primer warns that NATO cannot defend its own supply lines. As the alliance faces a sealift and logistics escort deficit, a wave of unawarded procurement is beginning to take shape.

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  • France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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    Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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    Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts

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Lockheed Martin lands US Army US$9.8 billion Patriot contract

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Lockheed Martin lands US Army US$9.8 billion Patriot contract

4th September 2025

The contract will be used to produce 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and hardware.

DSEI 2025: ‘Future force’ a focus but questions remain on core UK air programmes

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DSEI 2025: ‘Future force’ a focus but questions remain on core UK air programmes

3rd September 2025

Focused on shaping the armed forces for the fight ahead, DSEI will hone in on new technology and small and medium enterprises to help lead the sector forward.

Insight: What future remains for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft?

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Insight: What future remains for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft?

2nd September 2025

The surveillance aircraft from Boeing is deployed by various countries, most notably the Royal Australian Air Force; but ongoing setbacks for future customers, who cite rising costs and delays, have thrown the aircraft into the spotlight.

Royal New Zealand Navy outlines modernisation goals

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Royal New Zealand Navy outlines modernisation goals

2nd September 2025

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has a crunch time coming up as it looks to refresh its fleet before 2040, and prepares to begin operating Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters, although it is at the back of a long ordering queue. A key part of any ...

US Navy confirms MQ-25 Stingray first flight tests for this year

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US Navy confirms MQ-25 Stingray first flight tests for this year

2nd September 2025

The system will be the world’s first operational, carrier-based unmanned aircraft, according to the US Navy.

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India fast-tracks helicopter procurement with dual RFIs for 276 platforms

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India fast-tracks helicopter procurement with dual RFIs for 276 platforms

29th August 2025

India has issued urgent RFIs for more than 270 reconnaissance, surveillance and utility helicopters across its services, signalling a systemic overhaul of rotary-wing capabilities with a renewed emphasis on indigenous production and technol...

US combat drone plan rushes forward with first flight and selection in FY2026

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US combat drone plan rushes forward with first flight and selection in FY2026

29th August 2025

The US Department of Defence (DoD) previously selected Anduril Industries and General Atomics to develop production-representative prototypes under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme. A competitive Increment 1 production deci...

What’s next for the Pentagon after the Replicator programme?

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What’s next for the Pentagon after the Replicator programme?

28th August 2025

Although the Replicator initiative has made several accomplishments, there are still multiple gaps to plug across the US Department of Defense (DoD) and its services.

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DSEI 2025: Saab unveils new CUAS missile solution to defeat UAS swarms

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DSEI 2025: Saab unveils new CUAS missile solution to defeat UAS swarms

28th August 2025

The Nimbrix missile has been developed and tested over the last year and is Saab’s latest cost-effective answer to help armed forces counteract escalating numbers of uncrewed aerial threats on the battlefield.

US approves possible C-17 Globemaster III sustainment support sale to UK

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US approves possible C-17 Globemaster III sustainment support sale to UK

27th August 2025

The potential sustainment contract will help support the Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet, amid renewed interest from countries in the heavy-lift strategic aircraft.

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