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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.

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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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US attack helicopters for Manila – will it or won’t it?

1st May 2020

The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF's) desire to obtain new dedicated attack helicopters lurched forward on 30 April, when the US State Department announced a potential …

Naval Group begins sea trials of SSN Suffren

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Naval Group begins sea trials of SSN Suffren

1st May 2020

Naval Group has announced the start of sea trials for the first Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine manufactured for the French Navy. A total of six …

Australia fast-tracks extra patrol boats

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Australia fast-tracks extra patrol boats

1st May 2020

Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds announced on 1 May that her country’s navy would receive six additional Cape-class patrol boats, to be built by Austal. …

Dassault delivers third upgraded ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft

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Dassault delivers third upgraded ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft

1st May 2020

Dassault Aviation delivered the third upgraded  Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), according to a statement made on …

China adds to SSBN fleet

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China adds to SSBN fleet

1st May 2020

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) celebrated its 71st anniversary on 23 April, and ahead of the milestone commissioned two new Type 094 Jin-class nuclear-powered …

China rattles India with border exercises and infrastructure build-up

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China rattles India with border exercises and infrastructure build-up

30th April 2020

The frequency and size of aggressive single-service and joint military exercises in the Tibet Autonomous Region, conducted by the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Tibet Military …

COVID-19 prompts Poland to reassess naval plans

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COVID-19 prompts Poland to reassess naval plans

30th April 2020

The Polish MoD will have to reshape its Technical Modernization Plan and re-evaluate some of its procurement goals, due to the economic crisis that is …

Spain amends legislation on foreign military deals

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Spain amends legislation on foreign military deals

30th April 2020

Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a new royal decree on 28 April which changes the country’s arms export control regulations with the aim of ensuring …

DoD invests in medical swab production

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DoD invests in medical swab production

30th April 2020

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Puritan Medical Products a $75.5 million investment as part of the Defence Production Act Title 3 funding. …

Israeli intelligence unit confronts COVID-19

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Israeli intelligence unit confronts COVID-19

30th April 2020

A research and development laboratory called Unit 81, part of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Intelligence Directorate, has been working with the  health ministry, the …

Russia’s upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber nears production

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Russia’s upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber nears production

30th April 2020

Production of the Tupolev Tu-160M2 bomber is poised to begin, after Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on 7 April that the Kazan Aviation Plant …

South Korea approves military digital programmes

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South Korea approves military digital programmes

30th April 2020

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in South Korea has approved three new programmes critical to digitisation of the armed forces, while also signing off …

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