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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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UK MoD posts market engagement for Tranche 2 of Loyal Wingman effort

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UK MoD posts market engagement for Tranche 2 of Loyal Wingman effort

1st August 2025

The Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) for Tranche 2 of Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) comes after the UK unveiled its first ACP, StormShroud, in May 2025.

BAE Systems lauds Turkey-Typhoon talks, says “two to three” years to meet possible Eurofighter production ramp up

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BAE Systems lauds Turkey-Typhoon talks, says “two to three” years to meet possible Eurofighter production ramp up

31st July 2025

The company saw a strong H1 2025 in terms of sales momentum and orders, with CEO Charles Woodburn noting that talks with Turkey on Eurofighter Typhoon were progressing “quickly”.

MBDA progresses Aster ramp-up with first accelerated delivery

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MBDA progresses Aster ramp-up with first accelerated delivery

31st July 2025

The first delivery comes less than two years after the first joint order was placed. MBDA has committed to halving Aster production lead-time by 2026.

DroneShield joins US Army’s Project FlyTrap as CUAS tests continues

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DroneShield joins US Army’s Project FlyTrap as CUAS tests continues

30th July 2025

The company’s participation in the exercise will not only test the CUAS solutions but help inform tactics for the US Army as it looks to expand and acquire more CUAS capabilities.

US approves more than $650 million in possible Foreign Military Sales to Ukraine

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US approves more than $650 million in possible Foreign Military Sales to Ukraine

29th July 2025

The possible sales focus on maintenance and sustainment for a variety of equipment used by the Ukrainian armed forces, notably air defence equipment, MIM-23 Hawk missiles, M109 howitzers and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).

Australia awards multiple contracts to support counter-drone technologies

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Australia awards multiple contracts to support counter-drone technologies

29th July 2025

Under the multi-stage Project Land 156, Australia’s Department of Defence (DoD) is seeking systems to counter uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS). These contracts are the first in an effort to support technologies relevant to the effort.

Indonesia inks deal for 48 Kaan aircraft

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Indonesia inks deal for 48 Kaan aircraft

29th July 2025

While the Kaan aircraft is still in development, Indonesia is the first international customer to have committed to buy the aircraft, despite Jakarta’s lack of clarity over funds.

France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme advances with H160M flight tests

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France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme advances with H160M flight tests

28th July 2025

With three prototypes being built, the H160M is a militarised version of the H160. Once tests conclude, it will be delivered to the French armed forces from late 2028.

IDEF 2025: Aselsan shows new counter-drone systems

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IDEF 2025: Aselsan shows new counter-drone systems

28th July 2025

Korkut 130/25 SB is a four-wheeled trailer-mounted system and the second is the Korkut 100/25 SB which is fitted with similar equipment to the trailer system.

Singapore investigates rotary-wing crewed-uncrewed teaming

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Singapore investigates rotary-wing crewed-uncrewed teaming

25th July 2025

Initial exploration of helicopter crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities will commence in late-2025 and could potentially help shape future programmes involving launched effects.

L3Harris and ELT Group to establish multi-sensor test facility

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L3Harris and ELT Group to establish multi-sensor test facility

24th July 2025

The facility, based in Italy, is the first of its kind outside the US and will be used to support the G550 aircraft modifications alongside other air, surface and maritime platforms.

Turkey moves step closer to Eurofighter purchase with UK and Germany agreements

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Turkey moves step closer to Eurofighter purchase with UK and Germany agreements

24th July 2025

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement between the UK and Turkey has been welcomed by industry and governments, boosting confidence in a potential export sale and aid to kickstart more Typhoon production in the UK.

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