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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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26th October 2021

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Greek procurement surge shows no sign of abating

26th October 2021

More fighter aircraft and naval vessels are in the offing for Greece as part of its 2020-2025 procurement programme – but the latter is a more complex issue than the former.

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Senators criticise USN budget manoeuvring

26th October 2021

The US Senate Appropriations Committee has criticised the USN, saying the service submits budgets to Congress that underfund critical programmes with the expectation that lawmakers would restore the funds.

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Defence activity propels Saab

26th October 2021

Nine-month financials reflect ‘high activity level in the defence business’ for Saab.

ASRAAM Block 6 on schedule for UK aircraft, says minister

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ASRAAM Block 6 on schedule for UK aircraft, says minister

26th October 2021

Advanced heat-seeking air-to-air missile to equip RAF Typhoons in 2022 and RAF/RN F-35s in 2024.

Lockheed Martin obtains JASSM contract modification

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Lockheed Martin obtains JASSM contract modification

26th October 2021

US Army awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the replacement of JASSM Control Actuation System.

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Austal launches first-of-class patrol boat for Australia

26th October 2021

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JMSDF launches new tanker vessel

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JMSDF launches new tanker vessel

25th October 2021

To resupply naval bases in its southwest archipelago, Japan is building two coastal tankers.

UK begins search for new strategic sealift capability

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UK begins search for new strategic sealift capability

25th October 2021

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RN Wildcat fires Martlet for first time on operations

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RN Wildcat fires Martlet for first time on operations

25th October 2021

RN Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 Martlet missiles for use against stationary and moving targets.

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Norwegian F-35As to carry Joint Strike Missile

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