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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says
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    Eurosatory 2026: Pearson Engineering to send AI mine detecting systems into Ukraine

    Pearson Engineering’s Threat-Sense system is designed to use imaging from drones to geolocate scattered mines and support uncrewed systems in defeating the threats.

  • Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

    Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

    The contract signed between MBDA and Fly-R will see diamond-shaped loitering munitions developed and prepared in the UAE. How does this move fit into wider market trends in the region?

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How Canada plans to use the River-class programme to revitalise its defence industry

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How Canada plans to use the River-class programme to revitalise its defence industry

17th June 2026

The Canadian DND estimates that the construction of destroyers will annually inject C$720 million (US$515 million) into the country’s GDP.

Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

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    Eurosatory 2026: Partnership deals surge as industry prepares for defence spending growth

  • Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

    Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

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How the use of artificial intelligence will affect the US Coast Guard’s acquisitions

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How the use of artificial intelligence will affect the US Coast Guard’s acquisitions

25th November 2025

The USCG is pursuing AI tools to improve the way the service conducts its procurement and fielding processes.

Barco’s vision to trust: from past to future

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25th November 2025

Barco’s story is one of constant evolution enabling more immersive, reliable, and future-ready training experiences.

What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

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What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

21st November 2025

Future US counter-uncrewed aerial system solutions are likely to require a flexible, multi-layered approach to tackle a broad spectrum of new threats as they emerge.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

19th November 2025

The UAV portfolio expansion comes in the wake of the Edge-Anduril joint venture announced ahead of the airshow.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

19th November 2025

The AGM-158 XR, which started as a Lockheed Martin internal investment, was first unveiled in September 2024.

Elbit Systems awarded $2.3 billion contract as results soar

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Elbit Systems awarded $2.3 billion contract as results soar

18th November 2025

The company’s order backlog as of 30 September totalled $25.2 billion and more than a third of this is scheduled to be fulfilled before the end of 2026.

US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

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US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

13th November 2025

Advanced manufacturing has evolved to meet military requirements and now supports multiple US critical assets, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-18, F-22, F-35, Bradley, HMMWV and Patriot.

Raytheon, Lockheed sign with Avio to meet solid rocket motor production demand

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Raytheon, Lockheed sign with Avio to meet solid rocket motor production demand

11th November 2025

Avio’s newly planned rocket motor plant in the US will help two of the country’s primes to increase their solid rocket motor output for their missile portfolios and meet future demand.

US Navy starts acquisition process for uncrewed maritime systems for support missions

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US Navy starts acquisition process for uncrewed maritime systems for support missions

10th November 2025

The USN is interested in uncrewed capabilities that can carry out explosive ordnance disposal, mine countermeasures, force protection, ISR and anti-submarine missions.

Irish Naval Service expands as the country looks to defence during EU presidency

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Irish Naval Service expands as the country looks to defence during EU presidency

10th November 2025

The Irish Naval Service has struggled to maintain capability, particularly in the face of lucrative private sector offers luring away personnel.

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

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5th November 2025

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UK government argues strife has little impact on steel supply but imports reign

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UK government argues strife has little impact on steel supply but imports reign

4th November 2025

Speaking in the UK Parliament, UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, said possible changes in the country’s steelmaking industry will have little impact on defence projects; while much of the steel in British vehicle...

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