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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.

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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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16th August 2021

Canada and the US commit to invest in technologies and systems to overhaul NORAD.

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16th August 2021

Unarmed Minuteman III was launched on 11 August; meanwhile, China expands its ICBM silo-building.

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16th August 2021

Assembly continued of KC-390 tactical transport aircraft in Q2 and more Super Tucanos were delivered, but some Embraer customers are feeling the financial pinch.

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Iranian words and deeds raise the regional stakes

15th August 2021

The US officially points the finger at Tehran after the 30 July UAV attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps continues to ratchet tensions with a grandiose new claim.

IDEF 2021: ARES Shipyards showcases its family of AUSV

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IDEF 2021: ARES Shipyards showcases its family of AUSV

14th August 2021

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Italy moves out with Tempest grand spending plan

14th August 2021

Italy has committed to long-term spending on the multinational Tempest Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

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13th August 2021

A demonstration last month in the US explored steps towards more sophisticated autonomous missions for unmanned aircraft.

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13th August 2021

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