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  • Eurosatory 2026: Nordic CV90 contract to be signed this year as best offer submitted

    Eurosatory 2026: Nordic CV90 contract to be signed this year as best offer submitted

    The four-nation Nordic Programme to buy BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 MkIV tracked vehicles is an ambitious effort for the partner countries to buy almost identical vehicles and is worth billions of dollars.

  • Eurosatory 2026: Robots rule as large, wheeled systems with articulated legs stand out

    Eurosatory 2026: Robots rule as large, wheeled systems with articulated legs stand out

    Dozens of uncrewed ground vehicles have been on display at Eurosatory 2026, with particularly notable platforms including VisionWave's Varan and Patria's planned uncrewed TRACKX.

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The FDI frigate: a growing success story with more opportunities to come

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The FDI frigate: a growing success story with more opportunities to come

15th June 2026

Designed as a multi-role frigate with both anti-submarine and air defence capabilities, Naval Group’s medium-sized FDI frigate increasingly stands out as a success story in an industry wrought with delays.

Eurosatory 2026: Milrem Robotics puts forward multi-layered defence concept for NATO's eastern flank

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Eurosatory 2026: Milrem Robotics puts forward multi-layered defence concept for NATO's eastern flank

13th June 2026

Autonomous systems developer Milrem has evolved a model for an interoperable robotised approach to the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative (EFDI), showing how uncrewed systems could provide a multi-layered defence architecture in the air and on land along NATO’s eastern borders.

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What the rise of interoperability between Western allies means for defence procurement

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What the rise of interoperability between Western allies means for defence procurement

16th March 2026

Major naval initiatives including the European Patrol Corvette programmes and Norway’s UK partnership-focused purchase of Type 26 frigates point to the growing interest in the advantages of commonality across allied navies.

Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

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Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic minister

11th March 2026

Estonia is looking to boost its local defence industry with directed funding, industry parks, support through international orders for equipment and rapid prototyping.

UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

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UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

11th March 2026

The UK has recently deployed a Type 45 destroyer to Cyprus and has bolstered its presence in the Middle East in recent weeks with supporting air power to protect neighbouring countries’ air defences.

US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

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US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

10th March 2026

The strategy, schedule and budget to support Washington’s intention to speed up the manufacturing of defence capabilities remain unclear.

White House calls on Pentagon contractors to “rapidly and aggressively” boost weapon production

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White House calls on Pentagon contractors to “rapidly and aggressively” boost weapon production

5th March 2026

Intended to sustain Operation Epic Fury against Iran, efforts to increase the production of weapons and ammunition could expose long-standing weaknesses in the US defence industrial base.

India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

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India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

4th March 2026

The latest escalation between Iran and Israel could shape New Delhi’s next-generation shield as India deepens cooperation with Israel on missile defence and drone production.

Is the US magazine of air defence interceptors deep enough to sustain a long campaign against Iran?

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Is the US magazine of air defence interceptors deep enough to sustain a long campaign against Iran?

4th March 2026

The Pentagon spent a considerable number of THAAD and SM-3 rounds to defend against Iranian missiles in 2025 and has not fully replenished its reserves.

New Zealand buys tri-service uncrewed kit from Syos Aerospace

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New Zealand buys tri-service uncrewed kit from Syos Aerospace

3rd March 2026

As uncrewed technology continues to play an increasingly central role in modern military activities, New Zealand’s recent acquisitions point towards its the force’s focus on cost-effective capability.

Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress

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Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress

26th February 2026

Integration issues, bureaucracy and undefined policies and authorities could hamper the full implementation of the “shield” to defend the US territory against aerial threats.

US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

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US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

25th February 2026

While the US struggles to modernise the 50-year-old land leg of its nuclear triad, China has been rapidly developing and fielding new nuclear capabilities.

How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

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How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

24th February 2026

The procurement of the future USN Golden Fleet is planned to be less bureaucratic than previous strategies, involving AI-enabled designs and scheduling tools to increase productivity and avoid delays.

Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

23rd February 2026

Two contracts are expected to be signed by March 2026 that will help bolster the force’s capabilities, with further trials of the launcher expected across other departments.

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