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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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How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

31st December 2025

Canada’s inclusion on the EU’s Security Action for Europe initiative is set to enhance the country’s defence procurement strategy with important implications for some of its naval programmes, while Poland and Romania have also secured significant SAFE funding.

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Titan Acquisition Holdings is to acquire Huntington Ingalls’ San Diego Shipyard under a definitive agreement announced on 12 February. Titan provides ship repair and commercial …

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France supplies three Heron UAVs to Morocco

13th February 2020

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has taken delivery of three second-hand Heron UAVs from France.  The Israel Aerospace Industries-built UAVs were used by the …

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BAE Systems to develop advanced analytics technology to assist in the detection and deterrence of mass destruction activity, helping to protect national security.BAE Systems is …

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FCAS Phase 1A framework contract awarded

13th February 2020

The governments of France and Germany have launched the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with the issue of an initial framework …

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Singapore Airshow 2020: Boeing believes T-7 trainer will have Asian appeal

13th February 2020

Buoyed by its selection by the USAF as its next-generation T-X trainer aircraft, Boeing was promoting its twin-seat T-7 as ‘highly relevant’ for Asia-Pacific air …

DoD modifies CHI Aviation contract for AFRICOM logistics

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DoD modifies CHI Aviation contract for AFRICOM logistics

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The US DoD has awarded several US-based firms modified contracts for providing aviation support and logistics to Africa Command (AFRICOM) according to a 6 February …

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Marte ER in second test firing

12th February 2020

MBDA has carried out a second firing of the  Marte ER anti-ship missile at the Poligono Interforze del Salto di Quirra test range in Sardinia. …

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Saab combat management system for RAN

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The Australian government has signed an Enterprise Partnering Agreement with Saab Australia to deliver the Next Generation Combat Management System (CMS) for the Royal Australian …

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F-35s carry out night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth

12th February 2020

The first night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been carried out by four F-35 Lightning jets in UK waters. Operational training being carried out …

Singapore Airshow 2020: MicroLite brings persistent surveillance to small UAVs

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Singapore Airshow 2020: MicroLite brings persistent surveillance to small UAVs

12th February 2020

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems used the Singapore Airshow to unveil the MicroLite lightweight EO/IR sensor, which offers new capabilities for airborne wide-area persistent surveillance missions. Developed …

DoD plays it safe on air power spending

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DoD plays it safe on air power spending

12th February 2020

The proposed US DoD FY2021 defence budget runs at a shortfall of $800 million for aircraft and associated systems compared to last year’s figures. In total, …

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Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore aims at smarter MRTT refuelling

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On the second day of Singapore Airshow 2020, Airbus and the Singapore government announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of an A330 Smart …

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