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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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Canada extends Iraq, Ukraine military training missions

19th March 2019

Canada's defence and foreign ministers jointly announced on 18 March 2019 the extensions of military training missions in Iraq and Ukraine. Both had been slated …

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France questions if US support for NATO is 'perennial'

19th March 2019

France's defence minister questioned on 18 March 2019 whether the US commitment to the NATO alliance is ‘perennial’ and said Europe needs to build defence …

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18th March 2019

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Belgium and Netherlands finalise minehunter decision

18th March 2019

The competition to supply the navies of Belgium and the Netherlands with their next generation mine countermeasure (MCM) vessel has been won by Belgium Naval …

Russia to commission two nuclear-powered submarines in 2019

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Russia to commission two nuclear-powered submarines in 2019

18th March 2019

The Russian Navy is set to induct two newly-built nuclear-powered submarines in 2019, indicating that while Russia’s shipbuilding capability has declined it is still able …

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Philippines receives final Israeli air surveillance radars

18th March 2019

In January the Philippines received the final two of three Elta ELM-2288-ER AD-STAR long-range air surveillance radars from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). These radars should …

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Dstl conducts VR collaboration trial

18th March 2019

The UK Ministry of Defence's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has successfully completed its first virtual reality (VR) collaboration trial. The trial saw staff …

Joint NATO drills kick off in Georgia

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Joint NATO drills kick off in Georgia

18th March 2019

Georgian and NATO forces launched joint military exercises on 18 March 2019 as part of the ex-Soviet country's bid to win membership in the 29-nation …

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18th March 2019

The US strongly denied a report that it intended to leave almost 1,000 troops in Syria, adding plans for a residual force of around 200 …

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Australia to launch Indian Ocean military exercises from Colombo

15th March 2019

Australia will launch a seven-nation Indian Ocean military exercise the week of 18 March 2019, starting in Sri Lanka where China has invested in strategic …

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SOCOM looks to Little Bird upgrade

15th March 2019

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NATO takes Huawei security concerns seriously: Stoltenberg

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NATO takes Huawei security concerns seriously: Stoltenberg

15th March 2019

Security concerns about the role of Huawei in Western 5G telecom infrastructure are to be taken seriously, the head of NATO said on 14 March …

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