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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

18th June 2026

The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.

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Eurosatory 2026: New public security needs drive personal protection equipment modernisation

18th June 2026

European law enforcement and public security agencies are entering a new cycle of investment in personal protection equipment (PPE), driven by evolving threat profiles, officer welfare requirements and advances in materials technology.

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BAE-Intel agreement aims to accelerate application of semiconductor technology

5th August 2021

BAE Systems wants to close the development lag in customising COTS advanced electronics for defence programmes.

First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved

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First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved

4th August 2021

Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.

AARGM-ER developer has next milestone in its sights

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AARGM-ER developer has next milestone in its sights

4th August 2021

AARGM-ER is scheduled to achieve IOC on USN Super Hornets in September 2023 — and Northrop Grumman also continues to work on the surface-launched AReS variant.

US approves Hellenic F-16 fleet upgrades

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US approves Hellenic F-16 fleet upgrades

4th August 2021

An FMS has been approved by the US State Department for F-16 support and equipment to be delivered to Greece.

SPX snaps up UK-based datalink and RF countermeasures specialist

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SPX snaps up UK-based datalink and RF countermeasures specialist

4th August 2021

Hardware and software integration between both companies could optimise SIGINT to deliver a clearer battlefield picture and facilitate threat interdiction.

Triton embarks on test programme following first IFC-4 flight

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Triton embarks on test programme following first IFC-4 flight

4th August 2021

USN hopes a comprehensive test programme for MQ-4C in its latest configuration will pave the way for IOC in 2023.

India requests Harpoon equipment

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India requests Harpoon equipment

4th August 2021

Harpoon Joint Common Test Set would join ten AGM-84L Harpoon Block IIs previously requested by India under the FMS programme.

Egypt commissions final Type 209/1400mod submarine

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Egypt commissions final Type 209/1400mod submarine

4th August 2021

Ceremony in Alexandria marks completion of $1.6 billion submarine procurement programme.

HII announces 80% completion of John F. Kennedy carrier

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HII announces 80% completion of John F. Kennedy carrier

3rd August 2021

HII has passed a significant milestone in the construction of the John F. Kennedy carrier, one of four Gerald R Ford-class carriers ordered by the USN.

Crystal Group announces new ruggedised video appliances

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Crystal Group announces new ruggedised video appliances

3rd August 2021

Crystal Group introduces military- and IEC-compliant video encoder and IP KVM.

ESG and IAI combine again

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ESG and IAI combine again

3rd August 2021

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Hensoldt to deliver IFF interrogators to MBDA

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Hensoldt to deliver IFF interrogators to MBDA

3rd August 2021

Hensoldt France and MBDA have agreed a new IFF order.

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