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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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UK enters first day of lockdown as military bolsters fight

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UK enters first day of lockdown as military bolsters fight

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 …

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

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

23rd March 2020

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 …

Russia will not postpone spring draft over coronavirus fears

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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 …

Taiwan, an island nation under siege

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Taiwan, an island nation under siege

20th March 2020

Few countries are more bullied or ostracised than Taiwan. Whether it is militarily, diplomatically or internationally, China has successfully forced Taiwan into the far-flung outer …

Russian naval revamp to continue unabated

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Russian naval revamp to continue unabated

20th March 2020

Representatives of the Russian MoD and the General Staff have insisted to Shephard that the country’s naval modernisation programme will proceed as planned, despite a …

Ares to build 122 patrol boats for Turkish Coast Guard

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Ares to build 122 patrol boats for Turkish Coast Guard

20th March 2020

Ares Shipyard is providing 122 fast patrol boats (FPB) to the Turkish Coast Guard as part of a programme which is nearing the end of …

General Dynamics gains contract modification for USS South Dakota build

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General Dynamics gains contract modification for USS South Dakota build

20th March 2020

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $7.31 million contract modification for planning and execution of the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN …

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