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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.

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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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Lockheed picks two sites for LMXT production

1st February 2022

Lockheed Martin is pushing for its LMXT tanker aircraft (based on the A330 MRTT) to be selected by the USAF in the KC-Y programme.

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31st January 2022

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DISA prepares for cyber Thunderdome

31st January 2022

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Kazakhstan obtains CBRN vehicles

31st January 2022

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Atlas Elektronik to deliver further autonomous minehunter to RN

31st January 2022

The vessel will undertake minesweeping and minehunting tasks.

Fincantieri delivers first Qatari Musherib-class OPV

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Fincantieri delivers first Qatari Musherib-class OPV

31st January 2022

Work on Musherib began with steel cutting in 2018, with the ship later launched in September 2020.

Ufuk signals step-change for Turkish intelligence collection

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Ufuk signals step-change for Turkish intelligence collection

31st January 2022

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USN orders additional 20mm cannons for Super Hornets

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USN orders additional 20mm cannons for Super Hornets

31st January 2022

A total of 76 additional M61A2 Vulcan cannons will be provided by November 2024 to arm USN F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.

Indian Army doubles its inventory of Switch UAVs

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Indian Army doubles its inventory of Switch UAVs

30th January 2022

The Indian Army continues to boost its fleet of smaller UAVs as it faces tensions along its borders.

TKMS delivers final F125 frigate

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TKMS delivers final F125 frigate

29th January 2022

The four Baden-Württemberg-class F125 ships were built by the ARGE F125 consortium of Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and NVL Group.

Tyron Runflat doubles production for new order

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Tyron Runflat doubles production for new order

28th January 2022

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