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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.

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

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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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19th October 2021

General Dynamics has received a contract modification from the US DoD to perform additional work for the USN’s Virginia-class submarines.

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Improbable gains digital twin contract from UK MoD

19th October 2021

The future of networked UK defence communications will be developed by Improbable.

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NATO poised for its first glimpse of Ulaq

19th October 2021

Ares and Meteksan are preparing to introduce the Ulaq uncrewed surface vessel to NATO countries at an event in November-December 2021.

France bids accelerated adieu to Transalls

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France bids accelerated adieu to Transalls

19th October 2021

Retirement of the nine remaining C-160 aircraft is happening more quickly than the French Air and Space Force wanted.

Technical issues force HMS Diamond to miss final day of exercise

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Technical issues force HMS Diamond to miss final day of exercise

19th October 2021

HMS Diamond was due to participate in celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Five Power Defence Agreements (FPDA) in Singapore — until 'technical issues' intervened.

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AUSA 2021: UVision signs cooperation agreement to support HERO in US

19th October 2021

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Five Power Defence Arrangements stays firm to original principles

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Lockheed Martin continues development of ARTS V-2

18th October 2021

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Extra US military aid arrives in Ukraine

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18th October 2021

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Germany starts analysis of F127 frigate concept

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Germany starts analysis of F127 frigate concept

18th October 2021

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