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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

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Stoltenberg confirms Georgia 'will join NATO'

25th March 2019

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has reiterated the bloc's commitment to grant the former Soviet Republic of Georgia eventual membership, despite Moscow's fierce opposition. He …

Polish naval plans persist despite submarine uncertainty

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Polish naval plans persist despite submarine uncertainty

25th March 2019

As the Polish Navy looks to modernise its ageing fleet, uncertainty remains over its key Orka programme aimed at introducing a new class of conventional …

US Navy nears fielding anti-drone lasers on ships

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US Navy nears fielding anti-drone lasers on ships

25th March 2019

The US Navy plans to begin fielding a handful of ‘low-power’ lasers on ships this year to test their ability to counter growing threats from …

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FC/ASW programme completes key review

25th March 2019

MBDA has announced that the British-French Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme has successfully completed its key review phase, jointly carried out by the UK’s Defence …

Estonia receives M-28 light transport aircraft

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Estonia receives M-28 light transport aircraft

25th March 2019

The Estonian Air Force will enhance its operational capability by the acquisition of two M-28 Skytruck light transport aircraft donated by the US government, the …

Multi-domain approaches for air power (video)

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Multi-domain approaches for air power (video)

25th March 2019

Greg Bagwell, President of the Air and Space Power Association reflects on the growing importance of multi-domain operations ahead of the Air and Space Power …

UK MoD stands by decision to buy E-7 fleet

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UK MoD stands by decision to buy E-7 fleet

22nd March 2019

The practices and decision-making processes that led to an announcement made on 22 March by the UK MoD to acquire five Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early …

Insight: Thales and Team 31 look to build Type 31e momentum

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Insight: Thales and Team 31 look to build Type 31e momentum

22nd March 2019

Thales will open a TACTICOS combat management system (CMS) demonstration capability in Crawley, UK, as the Arrowhead 140-centred Team 31 continues to push its solution …

Podcast: The future of rotorcraft, the air defence market and challenges facing the Royal Air Force

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Podcast: The future of rotorcraft, the air defence market and challenges facing the Royal Air Force

22nd March 2019

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.

Poland will acquire 5th-generation fighter jets

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Poland will acquire 5th-generation fighter jets

22nd March 2019

The Polish MoD has announced its intention to acquire a number of 5th-generation fighter jets and gradually phase out legacy Soviet-era fighters and bombers. Under …

British military opens no-deal Brexit nerve centre

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British military opens no-deal Brexit nerve centre

22nd March 2019

The UK MoD has started up a no-deal Brexit operations centre in a nuclear-bomb-proof bunker in central London, a spokesperson told AFP on 21 March. …

Helge Ingstad decision due before summer

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Helge Ingstad decision due before summer

21st March 2019

The Norwegian MoD will make a decision on the future of the recently salvaged frigate Helge Ingstad once a report on its state has been …

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