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High tension in the High North – a wake-up call for NATO’s future Arctic defence efforts?

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High tension in the High North – a wake-up call for NATO’s future Arctic defence efforts?

20th January 2026

Any potential ‘Arctic Sentry’ mission would be months in the planning, but with tensions high in the region given the US’s push for Greenland, NATO countries will need to continue to emphasise their commitment to the region, analysts have said.

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

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

14th January 2026

A memo released on Monday outlines three key areas where the Pentagon can accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence, including paths to finding new ways to integrate AI in combat, while the US Navy continues to push ahead with AI-enabled autonomy.

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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  • British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

    British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

  • Podcast: Critical Care episode 7 - Designing sustainment into the future

    Podcast: Critical Care episode 7 - Designing sustainment into the future

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    Resilience, adaptiveness and collaboration vital for success in space (Studio)

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    Forging strong partnerships for warfighting communications in space (Studio)

  • British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

    British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

  • Podcast: Critical Care episode 7 - Designing sustainment into the future

    Podcast: Critical Care episode 7 - Designing sustainment into the future

  • How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

    How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: APAC countries explore fleet upgrade and expansion opportunities

    Singapore Airshow 2026: APAC countries explore fleet upgrade and expansion opportunities

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Estonia proposes Baltic Drone Wall to protect NATO’s eastern flank

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Estonia proposes Baltic Drone Wall to protect NATO’s eastern flank

11th August 2025

The project, which involves several allied nations including Finland, Norway and Poland, is envisioned to involve different layers of systems and capabilities that can work to deter any possible Russian drone attacks.

Rheinmetall sales up by almost a quarter on wave of German spending

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Rheinmetall sales up by almost a quarter on wave of German spending

8th August 2025

Germany’s Rheinmetall released its 1H 2025 results on 7 August, continuing the strong growth of recent years. A particular highlight of the result’s presentation was the Skyranger air defence system for which the company is predicting sales...

Embraer bets on US manufacture C-390 Millennium as incentive to lower US tariffs

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Embraer bets on US manufacture C-390 Millennium as incentive to lower US tariffs

5th August 2025

While Embraer’s Q2 results were not affected by US tariffs and it managed to avoid US President Donald J Trump's additional 40% tariff rate on Brazil, the 10% tariff rate still remains.

US boosts missile buy with $7.8 billion in AMRAAM, JASSM and LRASM contracts

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US boosts missile buy with $7.8 billion in AMRAAM, JASSM and LRASM contracts

4th August 2025

Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the US Pentagon for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and Lockheed Martin for Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) munitions as glob...

Defence companies continue to ride procurement wave

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Defence companies continue to ride procurement wave

1st August 2025

Vehicle and technology companies are reporting substantial growth compared to the first half of 2024. Italy’s Fincantieri saw revenues jump 24% for the first half of the year compared to 2024 and Thales up 6.8% for the same period. General ...

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

At this year's IDEF in Istanbul, Shephard spoke to World Defense Show (WDS) CEO Andrew Pearcey about his event's strategic role in Saudi Arabia, its themes and new features for 2026 and how it has grown since its launch in 2022.

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).

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