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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

8th January 2026

Th mission systems upgrade of the X-62 VISTA variant of the F-16 will allow the air force to evaluate the jet in more demanding environments.

Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

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Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

6th January 2026

Confirming its C295 order in late December, the Spanish Ministry of Defence also awarded Airbus with its Hurjet procurement contract and both Airbus and Indra with a contract to investigate a proposed Signals Intelligence aircraft solution by 2028.

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    Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

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    US pledges to become “AI-first warfighting force” as navy hits new autonomy milestone

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    Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027

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    Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

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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.

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.

Singapore plots a way forward with new technology and formation reform

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Singapore plots a way forward with new technology and formation reform

24th July 2025

Singapore spends about 3.5% of GDP on defence and the section’s budget sits on high on the proportion of national spending. The country is investing in uncrewed technology, medium- and long-range fires and new submarines and ships with the ...

World Defense Show promises bigger and better event for 2026

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24th July 2025

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Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

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Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

23rd July 2025

Ireland has struggled to meet its defence needs in the face of historical underinvestment, current limited funding and its status as a neutral country. Flush with bonus but possibly unreliable tax receipts, the government has committed addi...

Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35As and commit to FCAS as full partner

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Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35As and commit to FCAS as full partner

21st July 2025

The aircraft acquisition and Future Combat Air System (FCAS) commitment comes as the country published its Strategic Defence Plan on 18 July, which also includes plans to invest in a surface-based air and missile defence system.

US Navy prepares next steps of in-service missile modernisation

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US Navy prepares next steps of in-service missile modernisation

21st July 2025

The Naval Air Systems Command recently issued notices outlining the upcoming phases of the Tomahawk and Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) upgrades as well as the Harpoon Weapon Service (HWS) Life Extension Programme (LEP).

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...

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.

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

4th July 2025

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

30th June 2025

The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.

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