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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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Spotlight on Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and FNSS on display at IDEF 2021 (podcast)

20th August 2021

Welcome to Episode 33 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.

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20th August 2021

Austal USA, Fincantieri, VT Halter Marine, Bollinger and TAI Engineers have all been awarded contracts for the current phase of the LAW programme.

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20th August 2021

New 76mm gun and close-in weapon system could equip current and future Turkish Navy surface combatants.

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SEA homes in on ASW opportunities in Australasia

20th August 2021

Huge ASW opportunities in Australia await the right OEM(s), and SEA hopes to be one of them with its innovative products.

Japan’s first KC-46A completes test refuelling flight

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19th August 2021

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IDEF 2021: New naval soft-kill countermeasure displayed for first time

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IDEF 2021: New naval soft-kill countermeasure displayed for first time

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IDEF 2021: 'Turkish DARPA' targets live tests for Kuzgun

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IDEF 2021: Turkey rolls out indigenous mine-hunting sonar

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IDEF 2021: Turkey rolls out indigenous mine-hunting sonar

19th August 2021

Armelsan's NUSRAT-1915 represents the Turkish Navy's first domestically developed mine-hunting system, with 88% locally supplied components.

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