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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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Norway prepares to receive first Poseidon aircraft

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Norway prepares to receive first Poseidon aircraft

9th July 2021

Boeing has rolled the first P-8A Poseidon aircraft, intended for Norway, out of the paint shop. Flight testing is next, with the deliveries to begin soon.

Swiss F-35 decision, ‘Google for warships’ and North African AFV market (podcast)

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Swiss F-35 decision, ‘Google for warships’ and North African AFV market (podcast)

9th July 2021

Welcome to Episode 27 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.

Norway and Germany secure Naval Strike Missiles

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Norway and Germany secure Naval Strike Missiles

9th July 2021

Norway and Germany have jointly contracted Kongsberg to provide a naval combat system and Naval Strike Missiles.

UK again delays space strategy publication

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UK again delays space strategy publication

9th July 2021

The UK's National Space Strategy was long supposed to be published, but a new, unexplained delay makes for industry uncertainty.

Problem-plagued Kuznetsov saga continues

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Problem-plagued Kuznetsov saga continues

9th July 2021

Despite bullish pronouncements from government and navy officials, a glance at recent history indicates that further delays are likely in the upgrade and overhaul of the Russian Navy flagship.

DoD agency seeks advice on countering CBRNE

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DoD agency seeks advice on countering CBRNE

9th July 2021

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency taps subject matter experts to help it deal with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats.

Lockheed to undertake ‘configuration management changes’ for Freedom-class LCSs

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Lockheed to undertake ‘configuration management changes’ for Freedom-class LCSs

9th July 2021

Are two contracts from NAVSEA related to the propulsion issues affecting Freedom-class LCS vessels?

Raytheon to produce SM-2 Block IIIC missiles for USN

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Raytheon to produce SM-2 Block IIIC missiles for USN

9th July 2021

Raytheon obtains LRIP contract modification from NAVSEA for naval missile

What's the reason behind China's ICBM silo building spree?

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What's the reason behind China's ICBM silo building spree?

9th July 2021

China has been secretively building 120 new silos to house DF-41 ICBMs - to what end?

IAI integrates Sa'ar 6 corvette combat suite

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IAI integrates Sa'ar 6 corvette combat suite

8th July 2021

Installation of AESA radar aboard new Israeli corvettes meets a requirement to protect valuable offshore energy installations, and heralds further integration of the Barak MX air defence system.

Ultra contracted to study anti-submarine warfare technologies

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Ultra contracted to study anti-submarine warfare technologies

8th July 2021

Ultra has received six contracts to study anti-submarine warfare technologies.

USAF issues multibillion-dollar Minuteman III support contract

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USAF issues multibillion-dollar Minuteman III support contract

8th July 2021

Northrop Grumman to provide engineering and maintenance services for ICBMs at six USAF bases.

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