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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

17th April 2026

The Australian government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has unveiled a major spending uplift planned for the Royal Australian Air Force, focused on upgrading its air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as upping investment in uncrewed aerial systems.

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USN orders additional Aegis modernisation kits and VLS modules

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Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Constellation-class frigates will benefit from combat system upgrades.

UK invests in Pulse Dart prototype

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Waning buying power hits USN plans, CNO warns

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21st July 2021

ADM Michael Gilday warns about the effects of constrained funding on vital USN capabilities, as the service strives to fulfil plans to sustain a fleet of 355 vessels.

Checkmate marks latest Russian move in AI-centric fighter design

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Checkmate marks latest Russian move in AI-centric fighter design

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Collins launches advanced flight computer

21st July 2021

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