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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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Russian military boosts up its air-to-air missile inventory

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Russian military boosts up its air-to-air missile inventory

29th April 2019

The Russian Air and Space Force (RuASF) replenished its ordinance stocks with 140 R-77-1 (AA-12 Adder) beyond visual range air-to-air missiles, taken in Q1 2019. …

US military spending up for first time in 7 years

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US military spending up for first time in 7 years

29th April 2019

US military spending has risen for the first time in seven years, reflecting Trump administration policy, according to a new report released 29 April by …

Aegis Virtual Twin intercepts first target

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Aegis Virtual Twin intercepts first target

29th April 2019

The US Navy successfully executed the first live-fire engagement with the new Aegis Virtual Twin system, prototype of the Aegis virtual combat management system, from …

IMDEX Asia 2019: Australian Tigers deploy overseas by air and sea

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IMDEX Asia 2019: Australian Tigers deploy overseas by air and sea

29th April 2019

Australia despatched four Australian Army Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARH) to join the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE 19) task force in Malaysia, marking just the …

Insight: Moscow struggling to boost its ocean-going fleet

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Insight: Moscow struggling to boost its ocean-going fleet

28th April 2019

Four new warships were laid amid lavish ceremonies in Russia at the end of April, one of which was personally attended by Russian President Vladimir …

US Navy to christen DDG 1002

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US Navy to christen DDG 1002

26th April 2019

The US Navy is set to christen its newest Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer, the future USS Lyndon B Johnson (DDG 1002), at General Dynamics-Bath Iron …

Podcast: FARA developments, technology transfer and Lockheed on NATO’s 70th

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Podcast: FARA developments, technology transfer and Lockheed on NATO’s 70th

26th April 2019

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Romania acquires additional fighter jets

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Romania acquires additional fighter jets

26th April 2019

The Romanian MoD announced that the final agreement for acquisition of an additional five Portuguese F-16 multirole fighter jets could be reached by year end. …

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Naval Group launches Alsace FREMM frigate

26th April 2019

Naval Group has launched the first of two FREMM frigates with reinforced air defence capabilities being built for the French Navy at its shipyard in …

UK funds new Foxhound upgrades

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UK funds new Foxhound upgrades

25th April 2019

The UK MoD has confirmed to Shephard that it has awarded General Dynamics a £2.8 million ($3.6 million) contract to design and deliver upgrade kits …

Athens investing in its air force

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Athens investing in its air force

25th April 2019

A wide-ranging fleet upgrade effort of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is set to see an upgrade of significant proportion to its existing Lockheed Martin …

Indian Navy launches guided missile destroyer

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Indian Navy launches guided missile destroyer

25th April 2019

The Indian Navy launched the third ship of Project 15B, guided missile destroyer Imphal, at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' facility in Mumbai on 20 April 2019. …

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