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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came to an end with China encircling the country as part of an exercise.

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How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

31st December 2025

Canada’s inclusion on the EU’s Security Action for Europe initiative is set to enhance the country’s defence procurement strategy with important implications for some of its naval programmes, while Poland and Romania have also secured significant SAFE funding.

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India's second aircraft carrier commences maiden sea trials, but more carriers are needed.

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5th August 2021

AeroVironment has introduced its standardised Puma payload kits, to be delivered to USSOCOM later this year.

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5th August 2021

US shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries said that strong performance on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, submarine and aircraft carrier programmes bolstered revenues.

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THAAD to include support from heavy trucks

5th August 2021

Latest THAAD contract modification for Lockheed Martin raises cumulative maximum value to $6.33 billion.

Red Flag ups the training ante

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Red Flag ups the training ante

5th August 2021

The USAF has strengthened its 'red air' capabilities at Nellis AFB with the addition of F-35s flown by trained aggressor pilots.

UK offers twin gifts to Greeks

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UK offers twin gifts to Greeks

5th August 2021

The UK is beefing up its Greek frigate proposal with a pair of Type 23s.

USN awards LCS sustainment contracts

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USN awards LCS sustainment contracts

5th August 2021

Three companies gain IDIQ deals for Independence-class LCS sustainment with a total maximum value of almost $345 million.

USAF awards another Mk21A contract modification

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USAF awards another Mk21A contract modification

5th August 2021

​Lockheed Martin is to assist the much-needed US ICBM fuze modernisation programme, as the existing Mk21 fuze is already three times past its design life.

Japan poised to gain from double FMS

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Japan poised to gain from double FMS

5th August 2021

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force is on track to receive more Rolling Airframe Missiles plus contractor support for the Aegis missile defence system.

RN decommissions minehunters ahead of transfer to Ukraine

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RN decommissions minehunters ahead of transfer to Ukraine

5th August 2021

The UK RN has paid off two Sandown-class minehunters, paving the way for their transfer to Ukrainian service.

BAE-Intel agreement aims to accelerate application of semiconductor technology

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BAE-Intel agreement aims to accelerate application of semiconductor technology

5th August 2021

BAE Systems wants to close the development lag in customising COTS advanced electronics for defence programmes.

First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved

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First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved

4th August 2021

Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.

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