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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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Anson submarine build affected by Audacious issues

2nd March 2020

The delivery schedule of Anson, as the fifth of the seven-boat Astute class of submarines due to enter service with the UK Royal Navy, has been impacted …

RFA Fort Victoria completes maintenance survey

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RFA Fort Victoria completes maintenance survey

2nd March 2020

Cammell Laird has completed a maintenance check on Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel Fort Victoria at its dry dock facility in Birkenhead. The 30-year special …

Huntington Ingalls delivers Tripoli to USN

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Huntington Ingalls delivers Tripoli to USN

2nd March 2020

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) delivered the America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) to the US Navy in a ceremony at its shipyard in Pascagoula, …

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German yard is favourite to build Bulgarian patrol ships

2nd March 2020

Germany-based Lürssen is set to be awarded a contract to supply two multifunctional modular patrol vessels to the Bulgarian Navy, following the recommendation of a government …

USN shines a light on laser incident in Pacific

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USN shines a light on laser incident in Pacific

2nd March 2020

The US Navy claimed on 28 February that one of its maritime patrol aircraft has been targeted by a laser fired from a Chinese destroyer. …

Fincantieri launches first-of-class corvette for Qatar

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Fincantieri launches first-of-class corvette for Qatar

2nd March 2020

Fincantieri has launched of the first of four new multirole corvettes for the Qatari Emiri Navy (QEN). The ‘technical launch’ of Al Zubarah took place …

Thales UK sonar systems for Dreadnought

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Thales UK sonar systems for Dreadnought

28th February 2020

Thales UK has received a £330 million contract to provide the sonar system for the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought submarines, the UK Ministry of Defence announced …

RAN completes Air Warfare Destroyer programme

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RAN completes Air Warfare Destroyer programme

28th February 2020

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN's) final Air Warfare Destroyer, NUSHIP Sydney, has been officially handed over to the Australian Department of Defence (DoD). Sydney is the …

RAAF’s unmanned plans face double jeopardy

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RAAF’s unmanned plans face double jeopardy

28th February 2020

Beads of sweat may be appearing on the brows of top RAAF officials and bean-counters, given the news that the USN is suspending acquisition of …

Bell not conceding defeat on Israeli V-22 deal

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Bell not conceding defeat on Israeli V-22 deal

28th February 2020

Manufacturer Bell-Boeing will continue to push for an export order of the V-22 Osprey from Israel despite political uncertainty and funding shortages casting major doubts over …

US focus stays on Chinese, Russian strategic threats

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US focus stays on Chinese, Russian strategic threats

28th February 2020

China is still the main concern for the US DoD when assessing global threats, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reminded senators in testimony on 26 February. …

France and Italy sign naval agreement

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France and Italy sign naval agreement

28th February 2020

France and Italy have signed an intergovernmental agreement that reaffirms support for the Naviris joint venture. Naviris is a 50/50 joint venture of France’s Naval …

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