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Combined arms the Turkish way – showcasing new tech at an amphibious exercise

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New Turkish weapon systems and operational capabilities continue to evolve, as the recent EFES 2026 event clearly demonstrated.

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How AI is reshaping defence procurement through sustainment

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Artificial intelligence is not just changing how defence equipment is maintained but how defence programmes are won, creating new opportunities for industry by influencing acquisition decisions and shaping competition.

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Industrial capacity under scrutiny as US approves further $8.6 billion Middle East arms sale

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The fast-tracked emergency approvals come as the conflict in the Middle East stretches out into its third month, after Iranian attacks depleted US allies’ missile stockpiles and testing air defence systems.

SAHA 2026: Aselsan seeks to replicate Turkey’s UAV success at sea

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SAHA 2026: Aselsan seeks to replicate Turkey’s UAV success at sea

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Turkey’s defence electronics company has unveiled two new uncrewed naval systems at SAHA 2026 – but the harder test will be converting it into an export success.

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Brazil’s naval ambitions now firmly anchored in Europe

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Brazil’s naval ambitions now firmly anchored in Europe

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With the Tamandaré frigate commissioned and a second batch under negotiation, Brazil is leveraging European partnerships to position itself as South America’s premier maritime power without surrendering industrial sovereignty.

US Navy to accelerate the replenishment of SM-6 stocks as demand continues to surge

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Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

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Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

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Sweden’s Luleå frigate programme is gathering momentum, with a Saab and Babcock joint proposal and Navantia and Naval Group each presenting distinct propositions for a quartet of warships.

April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

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April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

29th April 2026

Countries releasing their spending budgets over the past month have placed an emphasis on advancing next-generation crewed programmes as well as upgrades and expansion plans for air combat and aerial refuelling capabilities.

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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The USAF’s Next-Generation Aerial Refuelling Programme is coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request, signalling a change in how the force could prioritise the modernisation of its tanker fleet.

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