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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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17th December 2018

As work continues on the joint UK-France programme to develop a next-generation cruise and anti-ship missile system, the smaller but equally crucial Sea Venom has …

HMS Medway completes maiden sea trials

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HMS Medway completes maiden sea trials

17th December 2018

The Royal Navy’s HMS Medway has successfully completed its maiden sea trials in the Firth of Clyde, the navy announced on 11 December. During the …

Australian Attack-class programme besieged by issues

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Australian Attack-class programme besieged by issues

17th December 2018

Long overdue, the Australian government is finally ready to sign an overarching strategic partnering agreement (SPA) with Naval Group for construction of 12 new submarines, …

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Spain announces €7.3 billion defence spending plan

14th December 2018

Spain's government has given the green light for a €7.3 billion renewal of military equipment which it portrayed as ‘social spending’ that will create thousands …

DDG 1002 launched at Bath Iron Works

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DDG 1002 launched at Bath Iron Works

14th December 2018

The US Navy’s third and final Zumwalt-class ship, the future USS Lyndon B Johnson (DDG 1002), has been launched at General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard. …

High degree of commonality between Hunter and City class as contract signed for Aus programme

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High degree of commonality between Hunter and City class as contract signed for Aus programme

14th December 2018

With the award and signing of the contract to begin the formal design and build work of the Hunter-class frigates destined for the Royal Australian …

US Navy pursuing shipyard upgrades

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US Navy pursuing shipyard upgrades

14th December 2018

The US Navy, which recently released a $21 billion, 20-year plan to modernise its four public shipyards, is moving ahead with making the document a …

Taiwan awards contract for 11 corvettes

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Taiwan awards contract for 11 corvettes

14th December 2018

Taiwan awarded a TWD16.4 billion ($541 million) contract for 11 ‘High-Performance Ships’, otherwise known as the Tuo Chiang-class corvette, to Lung Teh Shipbuilding earlier this …

Indian, Chinese troops share dance year after standoff

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Indian, Chinese troops share dance year after standoff

13th December 2018

Indian and Chinese soldiers looked to have hit it off in their first joint exercises since a dangerous standoff last year, with videos released by …

NATO to send Ukraine secure comms amid Russia standoff

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NATO to send Ukraine secure comms amid Russia standoff

13th December 2018

NATO announced on 13 December that it will supply Ukraine with secure communications equipment by the end of the year to help Kiev combat destabilisation …

NATO-led troops on the move in northern Kosovo

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NATO-led troops on the move in northern Kosovo

13th December 2018

Kosovo's NATO-led peacekeepers moved troops through the Serb-dominated north on 13 December, an AFP correspondent reported, amid high tensions with Serbia on the eve of …

Kosovo tests Serbia with vote to build an army

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Kosovo tests Serbia with vote to build an army

13th December 2018

Kosovo will vote 14 December on whether to create its own army, in a heavily symbolic show of independence from Serbia that has inflamed tensions …

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