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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

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IDEF 2021: ASFAT unveils convertible version of Hisar OPV

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Pakistan cooperates with Turkey on UAV technologies

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25th August 2021

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A snap election called in Canada could have significant implications for the acquisition of new fighter jets for the RCAF.

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IDEF 2021: TAI reports progress on fixed- and rotary-wing programmes

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IDEF 2021: TAI reports progress on fixed- and rotary-wing programmes

24th August 2021

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As part of Large Scale Exercise 21, on 15 August, US joint forces launched multiple missiles and torpedoes from air, land and sea at a decommissioned Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate.

IDEF 2021: Turkish weapon systems debut on new Turkmenistan corvette

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IDEF 2021: Turkish weapon systems debut on new Turkmenistan corvette

24th August 2021

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Indonesia resurrects its stealthy trimaran

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24th August 2021

The Indonesian Navy has vast needs for more modern vessels. More are being added all the time, and soon it will be the turn of a stealthy catamaran.

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