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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.

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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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Austal to build two additional LCS

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Austal to build two additional LCS

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Austal USA has received a contract from the US Navy to build two additional Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), the company announced on 18 September. The …

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21st December 2018

US President Donald Trump has decided to pull a significant number of troops from Afghanistan, a US official told AFP on Thursday, with the Afghan …

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21st December 2018

Japan's defence budget will swell to a record $47 billion for the next fiscal year, the government said Friday, as Tokyo beefs up its missile …

US defense chief quits as Trump pulls from Syria, Afghanistan

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US defense chief quits as Trump pulls from Syria, Afghanistan

21st December 2018

US Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned Thursday, leading a chorus of protests at home and abroad after President Donald Trump ordered a complete troop pull-out …

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