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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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US Navy to commission LCS 13

10th January 2019

The US Navy is set to commission its new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 13, the future USS Wichita, at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, …

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C. Africa army head came to Russia for training says minister

10th January 2019

The defence minister of the Central African Republic said in an interview published Thursday that the chief-of-staff of the conflict-riven nation's army had been in …

Indonesia orders 17 new helicopters

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Indonesia orders 17 new helicopters

10th January 2019

The Indonesian military has signed up for 17 new helicopters with PTDI, according to an announcement by the Indonesian aerospace company delivered on 9 January. …

US lawmaker monitoring elevator woes on new aircraft carrier

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US lawmaker monitoring elevator woes on new aircraft carrier

10th January 2019

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) has pledged to keep a close eye on US navy efforts to fix the advanced weapons …

Opinion: UK MoD takes centre stage in political drama

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Opinion: UK MoD takes centre stage in political drama

9th January 2019

The Christmas and New Year period saw British forces deployed globally on a range of missions and tasks. Some roles were routine, others were in …

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French Air Force fighter jet missing in mountains

9th January 2019

A search was underway for an Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter and its two pilots who went missing Wednesday in a mountainous region of eastern …

US Navy identifies counterterrorism needs

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US Navy identifies counterterrorism needs

9th January 2019

The US Navy has released a list of its wide-ranging needs to combat terrorism across the operational spectrum. The requirements, designed to meet the needs of both conventional …

China 'needs three aircraft carriers' says naval expert

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China 'needs three aircraft carriers' says naval expert

9th January 2019

China needs ‘at least three aircraft carriers’ to protect its extensive coastline and its interests abroad, a senior Chinese naval expert said Wednesday.  ‘Our country …

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TSC acquires ADS

9th January 2019

Technical Services Corporation (TSC) has acquired Accelerated Development & Support Corporation (ADS), a Virginia-based science and technology services provider, the company announced on 7 January. …

US Navy takes another step toward common logistics hulls

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US Navy takes another step toward common logistics hulls

9th January 2019

Building on the results of a May 2018 RfI and subsequent ‘industry day’ opportunity, the US Navy is taking another step toward the development and …

Malaysia centralizes Special Forces Command

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Malaysia centralizes Special Forces Command

8th January 2019

Special operations forces from across the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will be organized under a centralized Special Forces Command, the Chief of the Defense Forces …

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Israel Shipyards looks to Shaldag and Saar for market breakthrough

8th January 2019

Although the naval arm of Israel's military is the smallest of its services, recent hydrocarbon finds have focused interest in securing industrial assets inside its …

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