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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

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FIA 2026: Bell highlights MOSA-driven growth path for MV-75 Cheyenne

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FIA 2026: Bell highlights MOSA-driven growth path for MV-75 Cheyenne

29th July 2026

Bell Flight’s modular open-systems approach for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne could open doors for international allies and suppliers once locked out by closed rotorcraft architectures.

How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

27th July 2026

As the Belgian-Dutch replacement mine countermeasure programme progresses, it is becoming clear that motherships will be integral to future MCM operations. Seven years on from the programme’s inception, the impact of its forward-looking app...

FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

24th July 2026

Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

FIA 2026: Post-Gripen strategy takes shape as Sweden accelerates current fleet

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FIA 2026: Post-Gripen strategy takes shape as Sweden accelerates current fleet

22nd July 2026

Major General Jonas Wikman said Sweden had accelerated procurement of Taurus missiles and Gripen E capability as its air force adjusts to NATO membership and rethinks its future combat air strategy.

Canada’s C$2 billion ACSV deal reinforces new defence industrial strategy as allies align

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Canada’s C$2 billion ACSV deal reinforces new defence industrial strategy as allies align

22nd July 2026

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is the country’s first strategic partner under the Defence Industrial Strategy’s Strategic Partnership Framework, an effort to provide companies with confidence to invest and boost the defence labour for...

US Navy to start the next phase of E-2D Block II modernisation in FY2028

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US Navy to start the next phase of E-2D Block II modernisation in FY2028

21st July 2026

NAVAIR plans to award a five-year retrofit contract to a broader transition of the carrier-based airborne early warning fleet to the AHE configuration.

Naval primes dive into an underwater acquisition gold rush

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Naval primes dive into an underwater acquisition gold rush

20th July 2026

A cluster of acquisitions by Fincantieri, Thales, Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall points to a race to secure underwater warfare, autonomy and sensing capability.

New UK armed forces minister frames High North defence as vital to “homeland security”

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New UK armed forces minister frames High North defence as vital to “homeland security”

16th July 2026

The UK’s Minister for the Armed Forces Louise Sandher-Jones made her first appearance in the role before the House of Commons Defence Committee this week to highlight efforts to improve capability in the High North.

Finland’s naval sector eyes growth opportunities in NATO era

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Finland’s naval sector eyes growth opportunities in NATO era

15th July 2026

Finland’s naval industrial base is expanding as NATO membership, Baltic Sea security concerns and proximity to Russia push shipbuilders and equipment makers to capture new roles.

Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

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Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

15th July 2026

Ottawa explores expanding defence-industrial cooperation with Washington into sensitive programmes, an approach that could reshape NORAD modernisation, strengthen North American supply chains and create new opportunities for defence contrac...

UK’s latest defence robotics and autonomy competition looks to break new ground

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UK’s latest defence robotics and autonomy competition looks to break new ground

14th July 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence is backing early-stage, high-risk autonomy concepts that could redefine how military systems are developed and deployed.

Combined arms the Turkish way – showcasing new tech at an amphibious exercise

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Combined arms the Turkish way – showcasing new tech at an amphibious exercise

10th July 2026

New Turkish weapon systems and operational capabilities continue to evolve, as the recent EFES 2026 event clearly demonstrated.

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