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October crewed air review: Israel’s Apache deal bets on crewed aviation in an uncrewed age
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Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces
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US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable
October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

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October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

29th October 2026

New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

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October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

28th October 2026

Recent procurement developments in France and Lithuania highlight the growing demand for loitering munitions, with global annual spending forecast to increase nearly 50-fold between 2020 and 2029.

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  • Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

    Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

  • US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

    US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

  • October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

    October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

  • Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

    Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

  • Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

    Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

  • US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

    US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

  • October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

    October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

  • Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

    Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

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Canada to deepen integration of multi-domain capabilities to strengthen its defences

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Canada to deepen integration of multi-domain capabilities to strengthen its defences

11th December 2025

The Canadian Department of National Defence has created new organisations to manage the procurement and integration of all-domain solutions and allocated US$258.33 million to strengthen production capacities.

Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace collaborate on British Army ACP bid

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Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace collaborate on British Army ACP bid

10th December 2025

The pair will submit their demonstrator concept for Project Nyx, a development project for the British Army’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform.

US Army command’s Picatinny CLIK common lethal drone interface makes progress

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US Army command’s Picatinny CLIK common lethal drone interface makes progress

10th December 2025

The Picatinny Common Lethality Integration Kit is designed to overcome the issue of unique integration methods between lethal payloads and drones as well as avoiding problematic acquisition conditions created by vendor lock.

US Navy seeks new sensors for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter

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US Navy seeks new sensors for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter

10th December 2025

The US Navy intends to publish a draft request for proposals in Q2 2026 and conduct an open competition for the supply of new electro-optical and infrared capabilities for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter.

Lithuanian 1st Division to achieve initial operating capability in 2026

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Lithuanian 1st Division to achieve initial operating capability in 2026

9th December 2025

Lithuania is one of the countries stepping up its defences in the face of the war in Ukraine with a particular focus on its neighbour and Russian ally Belarus, which has been making incursions into Lithuania’s airspace with balloons and dro...

Australia invests extra A$1.4 billion in MQ-28A Ghost Bat after successful missile fire test

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Australia invests extra A$1.4 billion in MQ-28A Ghost Bat after successful missile fire test

9th December 2025

The investment includes new contracts for six MQ-28A Ghost Bat aircraft, as well as provisional funds to invest in the development of a Block 3 prototype.

Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (Podcast)

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9th December 2025

Laser-based air defence is moving from promise to deployment as global threats evolve. In this special podcast, we explore how high-energy laser systems are reshaping interception strategies.

US National Security Strategy prioritises advanced military capabilities and national industry

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US National Security Strategy prioritises advanced military capabilities and national industry

9th December 2025

The 2025 NSS has emphasised investment in the US nuclear and air defence inventory and national industry, but it leaves multiple unanswered questions on how the White House will implement this approach.

US approves potential $4.7 billion missile and air defence system sales to Denmark and Italy

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US approves potential $4.7 billion missile and air defence system sales to Denmark and Italy

8th December 2025

Italy could field the JASSM-ER for its combat aircraft including the F-35, while Denmark has been approved for AMRAAM and an Integrated Battle Command system procurement.

Northrop Grumman to fly new Project Talon CCA by late 2026

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Northrop Grumman to fly new Project Talon CCA by late 2026

5th December 2025

The newly unveiled collaborative combat aircraft looks to strike a balance between capability and cost-effectiveness, according to the company.

MBDA and Lockheed move closer to F-35A Meteor flight tests

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MBDA and Lockheed move closer to F-35A Meteor flight tests

5th December 2025

Following the completion of successful ground tests, one more exercise remains before flight testing can begin.

Brazilian Air Force conducts first live fire of Meteor missile from Gripen E

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Brazilian Air Force conducts first live fire of Meteor missile from Gripen E

3rd December 2025

The major milestone for the beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile was conducted in November and expands the capabilities of the air force’s growing Gripen E fleet.

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