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8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

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Japan and China commission new destroyers

7th March 2019

Japan commissioned its second and final Asahi-class guided-missile destroyer on 27 February. Meanwhile, China continues its massive naval build-up with the commissioning of yet more …

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Germany extends Saudi arms export freeze till end of March

7th March 2019

Germany on 6 March 2019 extended a temporary, disputed ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia, but only until the end of the month.In October, …

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7th March 2019

Naval Group and the Australian government have signed the first phase of the Submarine Design Contract for Australia’s Attack-class submarine programme, the company announced on …

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A tiny bit of kit could be set to make an impact when it is used in at the NATO 2019 Vigorous Warrior Field Medical …

Bulgaria sets back wheeled armoured vehicle tender

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Bulgaria sets back wheeled armoured vehicle tender

6th March 2019

Despite continuous delay in Bulgarian tender for new armoured vehicles, a number of potential bidders have confirmed their commitment to the procurement programme. After failing …

US Navy might retire aircraft carrier early

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US Navy might retire aircraft carrier early

5th March 2019

The US DoD is considering cancelling the mid-life refuelling of the US Navy’s USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75, pictured), which would free up funding but force …

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Rheinmetall tests laser weapon technology

5th March 2019

Rheinmetall has completed a series of comprehensive trials with a new weapon station at its Ochsenboden test centre in Zürich, Switzerland, the company announced on …

China continues to splurge with $177 billion defence budget

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China continues to splurge with $177 billion defence budget

5th March 2019

China announced its defence budget for the coming year during the National People’s Congress (NPC) session on 5 March. Expenditure will rise 7.5% to RMB1.19 …

US deploys THAAD missile defence in Israel for exercise

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US deploys THAAD missile defence in Israel for exercise

4th March 2019

The United States has deployed its advanced THAAD missile defence system temporarily to Israel for a joint military exercise, the first of its kind, officials …

Kongsberg equipment for South African Navy

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Kongsberg equipment for South African Navy

4th March 2019

Kongsberg Maritime, through its partner Unique Group, has been selected to deliver an integrated hydroacoustic and bridge system technology package for the South African Navy’s …

Avalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in Australia

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Avalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in Australia

1st March 2019

Team Reaper is preparing for business opportunities as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) edges closer to buying the MQ-9 Reaper armed MALE platform from …

Thales trumpets export potential for Type 31e Arrowhead 140 design

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Thales trumpets export potential for Type 31e Arrowhead 140 design

1st March 2019

Thales is still shaping its proposal as part of the wider Babcock-led Arrowhead 140 offer for the UK’s Type 31e frigate programme, with a design …

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