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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

8th January 2026

Th mission systems upgrade of the X-62 VISTA variant of the F-16 will allow the air force to evaluate the jet in more demanding environments.

Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

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Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

6th January 2026

Confirming its C295 order in late December, the Spanish Ministry of Defence also awarded Airbus with its Hurjet procurement contract and both Airbus and Indra with a contract to investigate a proposed Signals Intelligence aircraft solution by 2028.

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has restored an Alpha Jet into active service after upgrading its avionics. The aircraft was officially reinstated at a ceremony …

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24th March 2020

Boeing announced on 23 March that it is temporarily suspending commercial aircraft production at its Puget Sound facilities over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The shutdown …

Germany tells of no ‘substantial’ changes to future procurement targets

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Germany tells of no ‘substantial’ changes to future procurement targets

24th March 2020

The German MoD and industrial base are reporting that key domestic procurements continue to run as scheduled, although the outbreak of COVID-19 is causing catastrophic international operational …

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24th March 2020

Boris Johnson addressed the UK on 23 March and announced further restrictions to fight the coronavirus outbreak. The new measures increase the likelihood that the …

UK risks loss of influence should MCM capability slip

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UK risks loss of influence should MCM capability slip

23rd March 2020

Senior former UK defence officials have said that the country should renew its MCM fleet once the current Hunt and Sandown classes leave service, given the importance of their …

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US develops ethical code for AI operations, but questions remain over implementation

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The US DoD’s new ethical principles for AI look to a future where such technologies are fielded at scale. However, implementation will be key with …

DASA launches competition for semi-autonomous water survey system

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DASA launches competition for semi-autonomous water survey system

23rd March 2020

The UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a competition for development of a new semi-autonomous reconnaissance and survey system to help British forces …

Il-76s transport Russian defence scientists to assist Italy

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Il-76s transport Russian defence scientists to assist Italy

23rd March 2020

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has sent 100 scientists and epidemiologists to Italy, along with eight medical teams to provide assistance in the country’s …

Czech Army procures new fuel tankers

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Czech Army procures new fuel tankers

23rd March 2020

The Czech Army is improving its refuelling and fuel transportation processes with the procurement of seven CAPL and two CNS semitrailer fuel tankers. The Czech …

Raytheon to supply Sidewinders to US and its allies

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Raytheon to supply Sidewinders to US and its allies

23rd March 2020

Raytheon has secured a $392.41 million modification to a previously awarded contract to produce and deliver Sidewinder Lot 20 AIM-9X Block II and Block II+ short-range …

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Russia will not postpone spring draft over coronavirus fears

23rd March 2020

The Russian Armed Forces is proceeding with its spring draft between 1 April and 15 July, despite the ongoing global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Defence minister …

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