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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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Kratos Defense makes European CCA push with Airbus partnership

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Kratos Defense makes European CCA push with Airbus partnership

16th July 2025

Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie will be equipped with an Airbus-made mission system to be offered as a ‘European’ collaborative combat aircraft option to the German Air Force.

Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights

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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights

16th July 2025

The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

15th July 2025

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 bill...

Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training

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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training

15th July 2025

Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.

“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform

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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform

14th July 2025

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has promised to usher in a new era of “military drone dominance”.

Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS

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Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS

14th July 2025

The possible sale for nine HH-60W by the US government could make Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and add to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.

MyDefence delivers counter-drone system to US Army ahead of livefire exercise

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MyDefence delivers counter-drone system to US Army ahead of livefire exercise

11th July 2025

The Soldier-Kit system consists of detector, jammer, tablet and wideband antenna and is being evaluated as part of Project Flytrap 3.0 counter uncrewed aerial system (CUAS) exercise.

Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane

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Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane

11th July 2025

The programme first began in 2023 with Bell and Boeing’s concepts progressing to Phase 1B, in which testing has been carried out over the last year.

National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme

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National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme

11th July 2025

The report discloses that while the capability provided by the F-35 is superior to previous UK aircraft, delays from the UK Ministry of Defence on the programme have significantly impacted the country’s warfighting capabilities.

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

10th July 2025

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles

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Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles

10th July 2025

Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.

Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports

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Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports

10th July 2025

The E-7A is one of three aircraft submitted for the South Korean AEW&C II competition, which seeks to acquire four more aircraft of the type for its air force by 2028.

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