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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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Collins launches advanced flight computer

21st July 2021

The Perigon computer has been under development for three years and developer Collins Aerospace targets qualification tests in 2022.

India issues RfP in international submarine hunt

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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.

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