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17th June 2026

The Canadian DND estimates that the construction of destroyers will annually inject C$720 million (US$515 million) into the country’s GDP.

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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

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Afghanistan descends into chaos after Western forces withdraw

10th August 2021

The Taliban is securing enormous swathes of territory in Afghanistan, as the West pulls out and says enough is enough.

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9th August 2021

Dstl seeks to accelerate military decision-making via lasers for the rapid transfer of ISR data.

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9th August 2021

Poland will choose between designs from Navantia, Babcock and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in 2022.

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General Atomics lines up Gray Eagle ER Link 16 tests

9th August 2021

Modernisation of the US Army's MQ-1C Gray Eagle ISR UAV will soon include new Link 16 tests under the aircraft's Product Improvement Program.

Australia narrows the field for Air 6500

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Australia narrows the field for Air 6500

7th August 2021

The ADF's plan to create a joint BMS to monitor airborne threats to Australia makes progress.

Poland shortlists Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for Project Miecznik

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Poland shortlists Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for Project Miecznik

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ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has been selected to potentially provide the Polish Navy with Meko frigates.

USN to name latest LCS

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USN to name latest LCS

6th August 2021

USS Nantucket will be the 14th Freedom-class LCS out of 16 planned for the USN.

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Demonstrations test the case for naval resupply UAS

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The Blue Water UAS could be on track to become a USN programme of record.

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6th August 2021

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MiG displays its aspirations but scepticism is justified

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MiG displays its aspirations but scepticism is justified

6th August 2021

Two new fighters and a heavy UAV, displayed in model form by MiG Corporation at the MAKS-2021 event in late July, are unlikely to progress beyond the drawing board.

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