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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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NATO launches new technological initiatives

25th October 2021

NATO secretary general announced the launch of two NATO initiatives on 22 October, the Innovation Fund and DIANA.

US accelerates hypersonic weapon development

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US accelerates hypersonic weapon development

25th October 2021

Latest flight campaign reflects DoD priority to field hypersonic weapons by the mid-2020s.

Joint initiative targets small UAS threat

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Joint initiative targets small UAS threat

25th October 2021

The Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office embodies a focused and targeted approach across the US armed services to develop a toolkit of solutions.

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Scorpius T makes first appearance at Blue Flag 2021

25th October 2021

ELTA has announced its Scorpius T training system is in use at the multi-national training exercise, Blue Flag.

New ruggedised computer caters for extreme environments

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New ruggedised computer caters for extreme environments

23rd October 2021

Sidewinder-Byte has a ruggedised modular/open architecture design compliant with MOSA standards and an unlimited deployment capability.

Nammo lines up high-altitude ramjet propulsion tests

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Nammo lines up high-altitude ramjet propulsion tests

22nd October 2021

Nammo looks set to experiment with ramjet technology at higher altitude, made possible by new testing facilities.

Sea Fire passes qualification milestone

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Sea Fire passes qualification milestone

22nd October 2021

AESA radar is ready for integration by Naval Group aboard FDI frigates.

Old dog, new tricks: HMS Argyll conducts Pac24 trials

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Old dog, new tricks: HMS Argyll conducts Pac24 trials

22nd October 2021

The RN’s oldest frigate has trialled some of the service’s latest technologies at sea.

GM Defense bets on electric power

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GM Defense bets on electric power

22nd October 2021

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Vincorion opens new US site

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22nd October 2021

New facility in Fort Bliss focuses on assembling Patriot power plant.

NAVAIR expands F-35 Block 4 development effort

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NAVAIR expands F-35 Block 4 development effort

22nd October 2021

NAVAIR awards Lockheed Martin a contract to support flight tests and capabilities for the most advanced version of the F-35.

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