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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

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US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

28th May 2026

The MRZR Alpha 5kW has been designed to charge multiple battlefield systems, including active defence systems, sensor arrays, onboard electronics, UAS and CUAS equipment, and other C5ISR capabilities. The platform can also power external loads such as a forward-operating tactical grid.

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  • Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

    Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

  • Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

    Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

  • US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

    US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

  • DARPA, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman join forces to improve missile production

    DARPA, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman join forces to improve missile production

  • Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

    Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

  • Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

    Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

  • US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

    US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

  • All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

    All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

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Red Cat expands its manufacturing capacities to surge production of UAVs and USVs

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Red Cat expands its manufacturing capacities to surge production of UAVs and USVs

13th August 2025

The company has invested $80 million to enhance its facilities and establish a new maritime division.

Anduril expands footprint in South Korea

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Anduril expands footprint in South Korea

12th August 2025

The US firm has signed agreements with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HII) and Korean Air to develop defence products for the South Korean market as well as license existing Anduril products for use and export to the region.

US Africa Command targets logistic solutions

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US Africa Command targets logistic solutions

12th August 2025

AFRICOM is seeking IT systems and supply chain management solutions to enhance interoperability and standardise logistical processes in its area of responsibility.

F-35 buy decisions rear their head after US tariffs increase

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F-35 buy decisions rear their head after US tariffs increase

11th August 2025

Following Spain’s decision not to procure F-35 aircraft in favour of Eurofighter and FCAS 6th-gen, Switzerland and Canada continue to weigh up their investment in Lockheed Martin’s F-35 aircraft.

Estonia proposes Baltic Drone Wall to protect NATO’s eastern flank

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Estonia proposes Baltic Drone Wall to protect NATO’s eastern flank

11th August 2025

The project, which involves several allied nations including Finland, Norway and Poland, is envisioned to involve different layers of systems and capabilities that can work to deter any possible Russian drone attacks.

US clears Australia for MC-55A fleet upgrade

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US clears Australia for MC-55A fleet upgrade

8th August 2025

The upgrade package, at a cost of US$404 million, will support the aircraft which are due to be delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) this year after a series of delays to the programme.

Taiwan welcomes first batch of Altius-600M drones

Programme update

Taiwan welcomes first batch of Altius-600M drones

8th August 2025

Anduril, the US company that manufactures loitering munitions, has doubled down on its expansion and presence in Asia, set against a growing threat from China and a push from Taiwan to expand its domestic uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) procu...

Thailand approves the purchase of four Saab Gripen E/F aircraft

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Thailand approves the purchase of four Saab Gripen E/F aircraft

6th August 2025

The Royal Thai Air Force will replace its ageing Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft with Saab Gripen E/F, with the first procurement phase due to be delivered by 2029.

Embraer bets on US manufacture C-390 Millennium as incentive to lower US tariffs

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Embraer bets on US manufacture C-390 Millennium as incentive to lower US tariffs

5th August 2025

While Embraer’s Q2 results were not affected by US tariffs and it managed to avoid US President Donald J Trump's additional 40% tariff rate on Brazil, the 10% tariff rate still remains.

US gives Patriot $50 billion boost, as Dutch to deliver first equipment under new scheme

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US gives Patriot $50 billion boost, as Dutch to deliver first equipment under new scheme

5th August 2025

The Patriot Air Defence System has been a core part of equipment used in the Ukraine-Russia war, and will form part of the first Dutch military aid package backed by the new NATO-US Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.

US boosts missile buy with $7.8 billion in AMRAAM, JASSM and LRASM contracts

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US boosts missile buy with $7.8 billion in AMRAAM, JASSM and LRASM contracts

4th August 2025

Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the US Pentagon for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and Lockheed Martin for Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) munitions as glob...

Europe’s air defence boosted by more IRIS-T SLM system orders

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Europe’s air defence boosted by more IRIS-T SLM system orders

4th August 2025

The IRIS-T (InfraRed Imaging System - Tail/thrust vector-controlled) SLM (Surface Launched Medium-Range) is a surface-to-air missile system has been developed by Diehl Defence. The system is a key part of the European Sky Shield Initiative ...

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