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Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)
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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

27th January 2026

While an estimated $37.99bn is still to be awarded across the Asia-Pacific uncrewed aerial vehicle market, the balance of potential future spending is unevenly split between various countries, with significant opportunities to be found in the collaborative combat aircraft space.

British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

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British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

26th January 2026

Known as Project Nyx, the loyal wingman developed from this initiative will accompany the Apache 64-E and be used to complement tanks and artillery.

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  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

    Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

  • Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

    Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

  • Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

    Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

  • Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

    Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

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The challenge of making the inflatable illusion and training centre

21st April 2025

Faking aircraft, yanks and vehicles has a storied history through the previous century but there are others uses for inflatable systems such as more detailed and classified military equipment and training structures.

British Army defeats swarm with Thales radio frequency anti-drone system

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British Army defeats swarm with Thales radio frequency anti-drone system

18th April 2025

Developed by a Thales UK-led industry consortium, the demonstrator has been designed to explore the potential of radiofrequency weapons for the UK Armed Forces and is being trialled by the British Army.

UK MoD unveils first steps for British Army Watchkeeper replacement

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UK MoD unveils first steps for British Army Watchkeeper replacement

17th April 2025

Project Corvus will look for a replacement for the Watchkeeper Mk1 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that was retired from service in the British Army in March 2025.

US approves $825 million sale of Stinger Block I missiles to Morocco

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US approves $825 million sale of Stinger Block I missiles to Morocco

17th April 2025

The 600-missiles will be used to expand the Moroccan armed forces’ short range air defence capabilities.

Sweden requests approval to pursue Gripen and GlobalEye sales to Peru and Denmark

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Sweden requests approval to pursue Gripen and GlobalEye sales to Peru and Denmark

16th April 2025

The Swedish Government has asked parliament to authorise two possible export sales as part of its 2025 Spring amending budget bill.

Germany confirms loitering munitions contracts for its armed forces

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Germany confirms loitering munitions contracts for its armed forces

15th April 2025

Contracts for the procurement of two platforms have been signed, and will be tested by the German armed forces.

Lockheed Martin successfully fires latest Precision Strike Missile as programme progresses

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Lockheed Martin successfully fires latest Precision Strike Missile as programme progresses

15th April 2025

Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system designed as a replacement and significant upgrade over legacy systems. A key role for PrSM will be for operations from M142 High Mobili...

Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II

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Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II

14th April 2025

The company has been negotiating the supply of TCTS II to US allies and partners.

Spanish Air Force receives first converted A330 MRTT

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Spanish Air Force receives first converted A330 MRTT

14th April 2025

The second and third Airbus A330 MRTT for the Spanish Air Force have been undergoing conversion in Getafe, Madrid.

Indonesia commits to further collaboration with Turkey, eyes Kaan jet and MILDEN programmes

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Indonesia commits to further collaboration with Turkey, eyes Kaan jet and MILDEN programmes

14th April 2025

The two countries have already signed defence industrial partnerships in recent years, most recently between Republikorp and Turkish firm Baykar in February 2025.

Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity

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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity

14th April 2025

Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.

Australia approved for $1 billion order of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles

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Australia approved for $1 billion order of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles

14th April 2025

The greenlight by the US State Department for up to 400 missiles reinforces the need for increased solid rocket motor (SRM) production and highlights the reason Australia wants to develop a local missile capability.

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