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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

17th April 2026

The Australian government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has unveiled a major spending uplift planned for the Royal Australian Air Force, focused on upgrading its air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as upping investment in uncrewed aerial systems.

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4th October 2021

Senop expands its portfolio with two new products thanks to Finnish IFV order.

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4th October 2021

The UK government announced on 3 October that its digital warfare campus will be located at Samlesbury in Lancashire.

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US Navy awards contract for extended-range missiles

4th October 2021

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to produce their AGM-88G AARGM-ER.

USN reorganises submarine programme offices

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USN reorganises submarine programme offices

4th October 2021

The USN says it is committed to ensuring decisions are aligned with, and will not impact, the construction of the Columbia-class SSBNs.

Russia confirms timeline for final Buyan-M corvette deliveries

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Russia confirms timeline for final Buyan-M corvette deliveries

4th October 2021

The Russian Navy plans to take two additional small missile corvettes of the Buyan-M class to meet immediate operational needs.

India disbands unwieldy OFB

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India disbands unwieldy OFB

4th October 2021

India's public sector undertakings are inefficient and out of date. The government has moved to address this.

Japanese naval helicopter prototypes are delivered

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Japanese naval helicopter prototypes are delivered

3rd October 2021

Japan's navy will adopt the Seahawk-based SH-60L helicopter as its successor to the current SH-60K fleet.

Kongsberg, Lockheed Martin sign production deal for F-35 components

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Kongsberg, Lockheed Martin sign production deal for F-35 components

2nd October 2021

Agreement sealed by Kongsberg subsidiary KAMS covers delivery of parts for more than 50 aircraft under Lot 15-17 of the F-35 programme.

Leonardo will provide support to French naval defence systems

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Leonardo will provide support to French naval defence systems

1st October 2021

The agreement between Leonardo and the French Navy comprises logistics support and maintenance services for the OTO 76/62 SR weapon systems on-board the Horizon, FREMM and FDI -class frigates.

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Globemasters to undergo autonomous flightline inspections

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Globemasters to undergo autonomous flightline inspections

1st October 2021

USAF enlists RE2 Robotics to provide autonomous systems

Thales explores maritime applications for Acusonic shot detector

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Thales explores maritime applications for Acusonic shot detector

30th September 2021

Acusonic would allow small craft operating near coastlines or riverbanks to detect the location of threats.

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