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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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Coronavirus lacerates Thai naval spending

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Coronavirus lacerates Thai naval spending

21st April 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has now struck down the annual budget of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), which is being slashed by a third. In total, …

Malaysia completes submarine overhaul programme

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Malaysia completes submarine overhaul programme

20th April 2020

The Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN's) Scorpene-class submarine KD Tun Abul Razak has returned to service following completion of major repair and overhaul work that started …

Chadian Su-25 accidentally fires missile at airbase

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Chadian Su-25 accidentally fires missile at airbase

20th April 2020

A Chadian Air Force Su-25 (NATO: Frogfoot) aircraft accidentally fired a missile at Base Aérienne Kossei in Ndjamena, Chad. The missile narrowly missed a French …

New Zealand delays international force rotations

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New Zealand delays international force rotations

20th April 2020

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will postpone routine personnel rotations as a result of the travel restrictions introduced globally to tackle COVID-19. Whilst rotations …

ST Engineering shows ‘robust’ start to FY2020

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ST Engineering shows ‘robust’ start to FY2020

20th April 2020

ST Engineering secured $1.6 billion of new contracts in Q1 of FY2020 for its Aerospace and Electronics sectors. In total, new Aerospace contracts equated to …

Quebec requests medical assistance from CAF

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Quebec requests medical assistance from CAF

20th April 2020

Quebec has requested medical personnel and resources from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to ease the COVID-19 spread in long-term care facilities. Liaison and reconnaissance …

USN welcomes USS Vermont into service

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USN welcomes USS Vermont into service

20th April 2020

The USN has commissioned the USS Vermont into active service as the 19th Virginia-class fast attack submarine. Despite a cancellation of the usual public ceremony, the …

Embraer & SNC conduct inaugural flight of NAF Super Tucano

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Embraer & SNC conduct inaugural flight of NAF Super Tucano

20th April 2020

Embraer and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have confirmed that the first A-29 Super Tucano aircraft destined for Nigeria has conducted its inaugural flight. The aircraft …

Coronavirus chews up South Korean defence budget

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Coronavirus chews up South Korean defence budget

17th April 2020

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is having a global economic impact, and defence spending will not be immune. One of the earliest casualties is the South …

Textron to build more SSC hovercraft

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Textron to build more SSC hovercraft

17th April 2020

US Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Textron a $386.28 million contract modification to build 15 more Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) hovercraft. Work will be completed by January 2025 …

Babcock announces Type 31 supply chain awards

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Babcock announces Type 31 supply chain awards

17th April 2020

Babcock International’s Team 31 has awarded several new supply chain contract awards which will support the RN’s Type 31 general purpose frigate programme. The confirmation …

Airbus achieves world’s first automatic A3R operation

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Airbus achieves world’s first automatic A3R operation

17th April 2020

Airbus has successfully carried out the first fully automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) operation using a boom system, the company announced on 17 April. The test …

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