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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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Turkey and Qatar tighten their military bonds

9th July 2021

The latest basing agreement underlines the enduring benefits of the Qatar-Turkey military relationship, despite the end of the GCC embargo.

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.

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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.

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