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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.

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

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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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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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19th July 2021

Door stays open in Poland for foreign shipbuilders to partner PGZ on new frigate programme.

Air Mobility Command approves KC-46 Centreline Drogue System

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Air Mobility Command approves KC-46 Centreline Drogue System

19th July 2021

US Air Mobility Command has chalked up a new capability milestone for the KC-46A Pegasus.

Extended-range version of BrahMos missile fails test

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Extended-range version of BrahMos missile fails test

19th July 2021

India is working on a new version of the BrahMos missile that will offer a 500km range.

US Army awards Leonardo $105 million contract

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US Army awards Leonardo $105 million contract

16th July 2021

Leonardo has received a $105million award from the US Army for next-generation mission command systems.

BAE Systems to support stealth technologies for Joint Strike Missile

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BAE Systems to support stealth technologies for Joint Strike Missile

16th July 2021

BAE Systems has landed a new contract to provide stealth technologies for the Joint Strike Missile.

Rheinmetall envisions future soldiers

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Rheinmetall envisions future soldiers

16th July 2021

Rheinmetall completes and presents a study for the Bundeswehr’s Future Soldier – Expanded System.

Type 26 to get future anti-ship cruise missile

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Type 26 to get future anti-ship cruise missile

16th July 2021

The Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW), being developed by MBDA, will equip the RNs City-class Type 26 frigates and RAF Typhoon aircraft.

RCN takes delivery of second Harry DeWolf-class AOPS

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RCN takes delivery of second Harry DeWolf-class AOPS

16th July 2021

The Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships will bolster the Royal Canadian Navy’s presence in the high north.

Introduction of Australian frigates could be substantially delayed

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Introduction of Australian frigates could be substantially delayed

16th July 2021

While Australian defence officials have not made any official announcement, it seems the Hunter class is facing sizeable delays.

UK space strategy delays, Space Comm expo and all the news (Podcast)

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16th July 2021

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UK MoD awards £2million in contracts for Map the Gap

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UK MoD awards £2million in contracts for Map the Gap

15th July 2021

DASA has selected three small and medium-sized businesses to receive £2milion in contracts to help the military cross rivers, streams and bogs.

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