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Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

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Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

12th October 2026

As global air combat operations continue to evolve at a rate not seen for decades, what will the next generation of air-to-air weapons look like, and what missions will they need to fulfil?

Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

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Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

2nd October 2026

With no formal competition under way, industrial partnerships, production capacity and air defence capability could all shape the programme as Denmark considers how to replace its three Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.

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  • “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

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UK and Belgian ships to visit DSEI

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UK and Belgian ships to visit DSEI

31st August 2021

Five RN and international ships will visit this year's Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event in London.

Indonesia begins work on pair of OPVs

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Indonesia begins work on pair of OPVs

31st August 2021

Indonesia looks to domestic shipbuilders for new naval vessels to patrol its vast archipelago.

Thai navy to buy more Camcopters

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Thai navy to buy more Camcopters

30th August 2021

The Royal Thai Navy operates a mixed fleet of UAVs, but it is adding more Austrian-built Camcopters to the mix.

Saab awarded further A26 submarine order

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Saab awarded further A26 submarine order

27th August 2021

The new order will add to the submarine’s weapons and stealth capabilities.

IDEF 2021 show highlights and countering swarm tactics (podcast)

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27th August 2021

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Afghan Air Force has planes but no state

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Afghan Air Force has planes but no state

27th August 2021

The Afghan Air Force no longer exists within Afghanistan, but many of its personnel and aircraft scattered to neighbouring countries after defeat at the hands of the Taliban.

BAE rolls out miniaturised M-Code GPS receiver

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BAE rolls out miniaturised M-Code GPS receiver

26th August 2021

BAE systems has developed the ultra-small MicroGRAM-M receiver to support next-generation military GPS applications.

Reshef steps closer to production

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Reshef steps closer to production

26th August 2021

An agreement on the Reshef-class detailed design phase brings the ship one step closer to production.

First steel cut for future aircraft carrier Doris Miller

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First steel cut for future aircraft carrier Doris Miller

26th August 2021

The steel cutting ceremony marked the first construction milestone for the future carrier Doris Miller.

Boeing unveils F-15 Qatar Advanced

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Boeing unveils F-15 Qatar Advanced

26th August 2021

Boeing was awarded a $6.1 billion contract to manufacture 36 F-15QA fighter aircraft in December 2017.

HMS Prince of Wales gears up for mixed F-35B, helicopter operations

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HMS Prince of Wales gears up for mixed F-35B, helicopter operations

26th August 2021

The UK’s second Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will embark four F-35Bs in September, paving the way for future front-line operations.

SitaWare supports Talisman Sabre 21

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SitaWare supports Talisman Sabre 21

26th August 2021

During the multi-national exercise in Australia, commanders utilised the software’s situational awareness and command and control (C2) capabilities.

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