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Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

23rd February 2026

Two contracts are expected to be signed by March 2026 that will help bolster the force’s capabilities, with further trials of the launcher expected across other departments.

Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

16th February 2026

Airbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.

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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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  • US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

    US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

  • How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

    How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

  • Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

    Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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

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

  • US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

    US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

  • How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

    How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

  • Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

    Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

  • Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

    Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

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

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

12th January 2026

Procurement of various short-range systems will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with additional procurements to be made later in the year.

Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force

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Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force

8th January 2026

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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 ...

Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

As the new year starts, the UK defence spending delay continues

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As the new year starts, the UK defence spending delay continues

6th January 2026

The UK’s defence spending commitments remain uncertain as the government’s Defence Investment Plan, which had been due by the end of 2025, is yet to be published.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came...

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

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

31st December 2025

Canada’s inclusion on the EU’s Security Action for Europe initiative is set to enhance the country’s defence procurement strategy with important implications for some of its naval programmes, while Poland and Romania have also secured signi...

Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

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Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

29th December 2025

The agreement to provide portable autonomous command centres to the UK Royal Navy will enhance the service’s Mine Counter Measure operations and further integrate autonomous and uncrewed systems into its fleet.

What might next-generation military aircrew training look like?

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What might next-generation military aircrew training look like?

26th December 2025

Changing roles for combat aircraft fleets, the rise of simulation and LVC technologies, and the increasing cost of flight hours could all be leading to a paradigm shift in military pilot training.

How might European countries look to tackle drone incursions?

Threat assessment

How might European countries look to tackle drone incursions?

24th December 2025

Disruption of infrastructure in Europe, whether by cyberattack, physical damage to pipelines or uncrewed aerial vehicles flying over major airports, as has happened more recently, is on the rise. What is the most effective way of countering...

2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate

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2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate

23rd December 2025

This year’s (geo)political turmoil has challenged many long-prevailing assumptions, leading to far-reaching consequences for air forces and their supplier bases in industry worldwide – with five key trends in review for 2025.

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