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As the new year starts, the UK defence spending delay continues

6th January 2026

The UK’s defence spending commitments remain uncertain as the government’s Defence Investment Plan, which had been due by the end of 2025, is yet to be published.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came to an end with China encircling the country as part of an exercise.

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Rostec expands its line of amphibious weapons

25th June 2021

Rostec subsidiary, High-Precision Weapons holding company, has released a new amphibious rifle.

Turkey targets late 2021 to demonstrate unmanned ASW capability

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25th June 2021

TAI and the Turkish Navy are keen to carry sonobuoys on the Aksungur UAV.

Germany spends big on Poseidon but at what cost for MAWS?

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Germany spends big on Poseidon but at what cost for MAWS?

25th June 2021

The funding of five P-8 Poseidon MPA will mean Germany retains critical capabilities once a fleet of P-3C Orions retire — but will the decision cause unrest with France?

US F-35Cs qualify for carrier operations

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US F-35Cs qualify for carrier operations

25th June 2021

The US ‘most advanced carrier wing’ has been qualified for Carrier operations following four days of flight deck operations earlier this month.

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UK explores underwater energy harvesting technology for defence

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UK explores underwater energy harvesting technology for defence

25th June 2021

SME wins UK MoD contract to develop energy capture and storage device for underwater defence uses.

VADER completes first African tests

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VADER completes first African tests

25th June 2021

Acclimatisation flights in Djibouti prepare the French airborne ISR platform for its first deployment to Mali.

US approves F-16 sale, but does Manila now prefer Gripens?

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US approves F-16 sale, but does Manila now prefer Gripens?

25th June 2021

The US has approved the sale of 12 F-16s to the Philippines, hotting up a battle with Saab's Gripen. Almost simultaneously, the PAF loses a Black Hawk helicopter.

Leidos gains contract modification for Saturn Arch

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Leidos gains contract modification for Saturn Arch

24th June 2021

Leidos has been awarded a contract valued at almost $13 million for the Saturn Arch programme.

Groundhog day for UK naval programmes as NAO criticism continues

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Groundhog day for UK naval programmes as NAO criticism continues

24th June 2021

The latest annual report from the UK National Audit Office (NAO) attacked the MoD for repeated delays and cost slippages to major projects. However, it noted, the Type 26 frigate programme was a year ahead of schedule.

Pakistan Navy plays spot the difference with fourth corvette

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Pakistan Navy plays spot the difference with fourth corvette

24th June 2021

There are indications that the final corvette in a four-vessel programme for Pakistan includes a change of air defence missile.

Rostec to showcase new aircraft decoy ammunition

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Rostec to showcase new aircraft decoy ammunition

24th June 2021

Technodinamika will showcase the new L376-2 Yagel decoy ammunition at MILEX-2021.

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