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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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Georgia expands SOF capacity

15th January 2019

The Georgian Armed Forces (GAF) have announced a strategy to expand the operational capacity of its special operations forces, senior service personnel have disclosed.Speaking on …

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14th January 2019

French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has signed a Rafale F4 standard development contract with the French Armed Forces, which will offer the platform a host of …

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White House sought military strike against Iran

14th January 2019

The White House demanded that the military draft plans for strikes on Iran after attacks in Iraq last year, sparking concern at the Pentagon and …

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13th January 2019

The Indian Army, in an endeavour to advance operational competency and to counter plummeting budgets, is making swift restructuring moves as part of Land Warfare …

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Embraer shares take off after Bolsonaro approves Boeing merger

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The share price in Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer soared Friday as markets reacted favourably to the country's President Jair Bolsonaro approving a merger with US …

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11th January 2019

908 Devices’ High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry (HPMS) technology platform will proceed to the next phase of the US Department of Defense's (DoD’s) new Aerosol and Vapor …

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Japan FM to visit Moscow amid tensions over island dispute

11th January 2019

Japan's foreign minister Taro Kono will visit Moscow next week for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on a decades-long row over four disputed …

Russian Navy strengthens its littoral capabilities

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Russian Navy strengthens its littoral capabilities

11th January 2019

The Russian Navy commissioned two newly-built vessels for littoral operations at the end of 2018, the first being the lead Project 22800 Karakurt small missile …

US military removes some equipment from Syria

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US military removes some equipment from Syria

11th January 2019

The US military has removed some equipment from Syria, a defense official confirmed on 10 January, following a report that the drawdown ordered by President …

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Mistral missile in new demonstration

11th January 2019

MBDA has successfully demonstrated the anti-surface capabilities of the Mistral missile against fast inshore attack craft using a SIMBAD-RC automated naval turret, the company announced …

Croatia cancels Israeli F-16 deal after Washington snub

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Croatia cancels Israeli F-16 deal after Washington snub

10th January 2019

The Croatian MoD has cancelled a deal with Israel for the procurement of 12 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after the Trump administration failed to approve the order. …

USAF accepts first KC-46A despite developmental testing deficiencies

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USAF accepts first KC-46A despite developmental testing deficiencies

10th January 2019

The USAF has accepted its first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker with the signing of a DD250 inspection and receiving report it was announced on 10 January …

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