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

18th June 2026

The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.

Eurosatory 2026: New public security needs drive personal protection equipment modernisation

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Eurosatory 2026: New public security needs drive personal protection equipment modernisation

18th June 2026

European law enforcement and public security agencies are entering a new cycle of investment in personal protection equipment (PPE), driven by evolving threat profiles, officer welfare requirements and advances in materials technology.

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Welcome to Episode 43 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.

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General Atomics climbs aboard OBSS

29th October 2021

GA-ASI joins Kratos in R&D effort for the Off-Board Sensing Station programme.

Lithuania orders naval radars

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Lithuania orders naval radars

29th October 2021

Leonardo will provide dual-function naval radars for installation on four Lithuanian Navy patrol vessels.

Modified Wily Coyote entices non-US users

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Modified Wily Coyote entices non-US users

29th October 2021

A new variant of the MC-145B Wily Coyote light attack aircraft lacks certain US SOF-specific equipment but retains its weaponry.

Boeing and USN to negotiate NGJ-MB integration contract extension

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Boeing and USN to negotiate NGJ-MB integration contract extension

29th October 2021

As tests continue on the Next Generation Mid-Band Jammer (NGJ-MB) electronic jamming pod for the USN, Boeing looks set to provide additional integration support to the programme.

US 5th Fleet demonstrates at-sea uncrewed systems integration

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US 5th Fleet demonstrates at-sea uncrewed systems integration

29th October 2021

Specialising in uncrewed systems, Task Force 59 is the first of its kind within the USN — it completed its first integration exercise in October, just six weeks after it was set up by NAVCENT.

China’s long-awaited twin-seat J-20 emerges

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China’s long-awaited twin-seat J-20 emerges

29th October 2021

The appearance of a twin-seat J-20 indicates broader role for China's premier fighter aircraft.

CROWN fosters innovation and technological sovereignty

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CROWN fosters innovation and technological sovereignty

28th October 2021

CROWN will make a significant contribution towards building European defence capability and ensuring industrial independence

Senate mark-up of US FY2022 budget focuses on China

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Senate mark-up of US FY2022 budget focuses on China

28th October 2021

The US Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing a significant top-up of the Biden administration's defence budget proposal for FY2022.

Ukrainian TB2 strike in Donbass elicits muted Russian response

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Ukrainian TB2 strike in Donbass elicits muted Russian response

28th October 2021

Why has Russia reacted so tepidly to the first use of a Turkish-supplied combat drone against its proxy forces in eastern Ukraine?

Kyrgyzstan procures UAV strike capability

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Kyrgyzstan procures UAV strike capability

28th October 2021

Kyrgyzstan is believed to have ordered nine UAVs from Russia and Turkey, including three TB2 combat drones.

Thales, CS Group partner on cyber-secure naval navigation system

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Thales, CS Group partner on cyber-secure naval navigation system

28th October 2021

The inertial navigation system has already been demonstrated during a first sea trial on a military vessel.

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