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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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Italian defence budget funds future destroyer development

12th August 2021

In its 2021-2023 multi-year defence planning document, Italy has committed funding to develop its DDX future destroyer, along with various other naval programmes.

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12th August 2021

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Latest GMD upgrade focuses on multi-domain C2

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12th August 2021

C2BMC enhancement should result in a single composite threat picture for US missile defence.

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NZ to enhance electronic warfare capability

12th August 2021

The current electronic warfare capabilities of the New Zealand Army are limited, but that is about to change.

RN assesses options for next surface-to-surface weapon

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RN assesses options for next surface-to-surface weapon

11th August 2021

The UK RN is scoping out options for its next surface-to-surface guided weapons system but it has yet to move forward with plans for an interim Harpoon anti-ship missile replacement.

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11th August 2021

The USN conducts shock trials of new ship designs to ensure that vessels meet mission requirements and withstand battle conditions.

Estonia ploughs on with coastal defence upgrade

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Estonia ploughs on with coastal defence upgrade

10th August 2021

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