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White House calls on Pentagon contractors to “rapidly and aggressively” boost weapon production

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White House calls on Pentagon contractors to “rapidly and aggressively” boost weapon production

5th March 2026

Intended to sustain Operation Epic Fury against Iran, efforts to increase the production of weapons and ammunition could expose long-standing weaknesses in the US defence industrial base.

India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

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India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

4th March 2026

The latest escalation between Iran and Israel could shape New Delhi’s next-generation shield as India deepens cooperation with Israel on missile defence and drone production.

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  • Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

    Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

  • UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

    UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

  • US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

    US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

  • White House calls on Pentagon contractors to “rapidly and aggressively” boost weapon production

    White House calls on Pentagon contractors to “rapidly and aggressively” boost weapon production

  • Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

    Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

  • UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

    UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

  • US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

    US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

  • New Zealand buys tri-service uncrewed kit from Syos Aerospace

    New Zealand buys tri-service uncrewed kit from Syos Aerospace

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Spain air report: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contracts

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Spain air report: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contracts

29th January 2026

Despite Spain’s modest GDP spend on defence, the country still has a range of fixed-wing and UAV programme requirements as yet unawarded, with a potential US$3.10 billion set to be spent over the next decade.

British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

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British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

26th January 2026

Known as Project Nyx, the loyal wingman developed from this initiative will accompany the Apache 64-E and be used to complement tanks and artillery.

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

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

22nd January 2026

Sustainment has long been seen as a downstream concern — something to be managed after procurement. But what happens when you flip that mindset?

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

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

22nd January 2026

Ahead of the Singapore Airshow 2026, opportunities for defence firms to upgrade or replace ageing aircraft remain strong, with tactical transport, combat aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft at the top of potential procurement lists.

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 s...

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-e...

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

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

13th January 2026

The UK competition for industry to develop deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine in its war effort against Russia will also provide benefits for the country’s own long-range strike efforts.

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

What happens when sustainment stops being a service and becomes a partnership?

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”.

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