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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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France’s Normandie frigate in first sea trials

15th March 2019

The French Navy’s newest anti-submarine warfare (ASW) FREMM frigate, Normandie, has successfully conducted its first sea trials off the coast of Lorient. The trials were …

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Kongsberg signs JSM contract with Japan

15th March 2019

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract for initial deliveries of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for Japan’s F-35 fighter aircraft fleet, the company …

CANSOFCOM explores reserve element

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CANSOFCOM explores reserve element

14th March 2019

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is considering the “accelerated recruitment” of civilians in order to diversify specialists skill sets across the organization. The …

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Seven NATO countries hit spending target

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Seven of the 29 NATO countries hit the alliance's defence spending target in 2018, figures showed on 14 March 2019, an improvement over the year …

Asia-Pacific dominates global defence spending

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Asia-Pacific dominates global defence spending

14th March 2019

Asia-Pacific nations figure prominently on the recently released list of top defence importers from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Indeed, the region is …

Russia unveils a new counter-ATGM system

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Russia unveils a new counter-ATGM system

14th March 2019

Russian weapons system development specialist, TsNIItochmash has unveiled its latest armoured vehicle self-protection system. It was initially made to equip the 2S42 Lotos self-propelled gun …

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Industry waiting on any new UK anti-ship missile requirement (updated)

13th March 2019

As the UK MoD considers a requirement for a next-generation anti-ship missile system – intended to bridge the gap between the withdrawal of the Harpoon …

Opinion: Australia remains ‘regionally superior’

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Opinion: Australia remains ‘regionally superior’

13th March 2019

Despite a revolving door at the prime ministerial and political levels – punctuated by the latest news that Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is retiring this …

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At least six Mali troops killed by landmines

13th March 2019

Six Malian troops were killed on 12 March 2019 when their vehicles drove over improvised land mines in the centre of the West African country, …

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Northrop receives AARGM-ER EMD contract

13th March 2019

Northrop Grumman has received a $322.5 million contract from the US Navy for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range …

Sudan and Ethiopia to deploy joint forces to secure border

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Sudan and Ethiopia to deploy joint forces to secure border

13th March 2019

Sudan and Ethiopia on 12 March 2019 signed an agreement to deploy joint forces along their border to prevent weapons smuggling and sporadic skirmishes between …

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