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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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India issues RfP in international submarine hunt

21st July 2021

India has issued an RfP to selected contenders for its conventional submarine acquisition, but a long and winding road lies ahead.

JASDF takes small digitisation step with smart base experiment

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JASDF takes small digitisation step with smart base experiment

20th July 2021

Japan's military is lagging in terms of its digitisation, but a smart base experiment could begin to turn the tide.

Australia pushes for sovereign guided weapons capability

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Australia pushes for sovereign guided weapons capability

20th July 2021

Following a government announcement in March 2021 to develop an Australian guided weapons capability, a Request for Information has been released to kick start industrial engagement.

Polish Navy’s AW101 takes first flight

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Polish Navy’s AW101 takes first flight

20th July 2021

Leonardo’s AW101 for the Polish Navy takes the first flight to test its main airframe, control system and engine handling.

Boeing receives Australian order for Poseidon training suite

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Boeing receives Australian order for Poseidon training suite

20th July 2021

Boeing has received an order for the upgrade of Poseidon maintenance training device suites.

Bell restarts Venom production to meet Czech order

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Bell restarts Venom production to meet Czech order

20th July 2021

Commonality of parts with the AH-1Z has allowed Bell to maintain important component supply chains for UH-1Y manufacturing.

India begins romance with first MH-60 Romeos

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India begins romance with first MH-60 Romeos

20th July 2021

The USN has handed over the first pair of MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters to India, but they will remain on American soil for now.

Lockheed Martin UK untroubled by RAF C-130J early retirement or F-35 sustainment costs

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Lockheed Martin UK untroubled by RAF C-130J early retirement or F-35 sustainment costs

19th July 2021

Lockheed Martin UK will not suffer in any meaningful way from the early retirement of RAF C-130J tactical transport aircraft and has addressed recent criticism of F-35 operating costs.

US Army orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition from Saab

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US Army orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition from Saab

19th July 2021

US Army has placed an order with Saab for Carl-Gustaf ammunition valued at over $75million.

France and the UK select MBDA for innovation partnership

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France and the UK select MBDA for innovation partnership

19th July 2021

MBDA will lead the new Complex Weapons Innovation Technology Partnership, which is a joint research enterprise by France and the UK.

USN calls on Raytheon for AN/SPY-6 support

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USN calls on Raytheon for AN/SPY-6 support

19th July 2021

The USN is integrating the AN/SPY-6 scalable radar on corvettes, frigates and cruisers.

Royal Marines trial UAS swarms and autonomous systems

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Royal Marines trial UAS swarms and autonomous systems

19th July 2021

A UAS swarm dropped underwater vehicles into the sea and delivered supplies to Royal Marine (RM) Commandos, while an autonomous surface vessel monitored the horizon during Autonomous Advance Force 4.0.

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