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France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

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France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

9th April 2026

The revised funding allocation will see up to 23% of the additional budget put towards stockpiles of munitions, with the country’s GDP spending expected to reach 2.5% by 2030.

US Navy budget seeks 34 ships on yesterday’s industrial base

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US Navy budget seeks 34 ships on yesterday’s industrial base

9th April 2026

The 2027 budget demands 34 new vessels, but ageing yards and backlogs raise questions about whether American shipbuilding can deliver.

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    France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

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    Could the USCG icebreaker requirement open the door for more inland shipbuilding?

  • France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

    France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

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US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

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US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

8th April 2026

Global Military Products was selected by the US Army to operate the Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility and ramp up the production of various calibre shell cases.

Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

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Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

2nd April 2026

The conversion of RFA Lyme Bay comes during signs that European navies may once again need to cooperate on Gulf mine clearance operations.

Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than de...

US Air Force to increase JASSM anti-interference and accuracy capabilities

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US Air Force to increase JASSM anti-interference and accuracy capabilities

24th March 2026

The USAF is conducting market research to inform the procurement process for a new GPS/GNSS M-code receiver for the JASSM.

US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

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US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

20th March 2026

The United Arab Emirates has taken the lion’s share of this round, with the US supporting its F-16 fleet and signing off on possible sales for more AMRAAM AIM-120 missiles and a counter-drone system.

Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threat

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Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threat

20th March 2026

Estonian-made equipment is being put through the toughest of evaluations in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers resisting the full-scale Russian invasion which began in 2022. The country has long seen the threat and is continuing to adapt for t...

What the rise of interoperability between Western allies means for defence procurement

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What the rise of interoperability between Western allies means for defence procurement

16th March 2026

Major naval initiatives including the European Patrol Corvette programmes and Norway’s UK partnership-focused purchase of Type 26 frigates point to the growing interest in the advantages of commonality across allied navies.

Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

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Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

11th March 2026

Estonia is looking to boost its local defence industry with directed funding, industry parks, support through international orders for equipment and rapid prototyping.

UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

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UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

11th March 2026

The UK has recently deployed a Type 45 destroyer to Cyprus and has bolstered its presence in the Middle East in recent weeks with supporting air power to protect neighbouring countries’ air defences.

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