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Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company
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  • Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    The UAE’s Edge has undergone massive changes since it was formed in 2019, from acquisitions to partnerships, and has now set up a European division in Paris.

  • Eurosatory 2026: As MGCS stalls, has Europe’s new MBT been unveiled?

    Eurosatory 2026: As MGCS stalls, has Europe’s new MBT been unveiled?

    Eurosatory 2026 saw a number of main battle tanks on display, including two new platforms which could be the future of European tanks.

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US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

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US Navy expands non-standard acquisitions to rapidly field emerging technologies

23rd June 2026

The US Navy is increasing the use of OTA obligations to accelerate the procurement of seabed-subsea, littoral, expeditionary and uncrewed solutions.

Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

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Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

23rd June 2026

NATO has spent more than a decade building one of the world’s most sophisticated maritime uncrewed experimentation ecosystems, but still lacks a way to translate this testing into alliance-wide operational capability. Portugal now believes it has the answer.

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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

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Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

2nd April 2026

The conversion of RFA Lyme Bay comes during signs that European navies may once again need to cooperate on Gulf mine clearance operations.

Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

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Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

30th March 2026

Future operational superiority will be defined by the ability to connect systems, data and personnel into a wider network. For armed forces, this creates the need for a digital backbone that integrates and enhances sensors and effectors of ...

Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than de...

US Air Force to increase JASSM anti-interference and accuracy capabilities

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US Air Force to increase JASSM anti-interference and accuracy capabilities

24th March 2026

The USAF is conducting market research to inform the procurement process for a new GPS/GNSS M-code receiver for the JASSM.

US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

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US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

20th March 2026

The United Arab Emirates has taken the lion’s share of this round, with the US supporting its F-16 fleet and signing off on possible sales for more AMRAAM AIM-120 missiles and a counter-drone system.

Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threat

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Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threat

20th March 2026

Estonian-made equipment is being put through the toughest of evaluations in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers resisting the full-scale Russian invasion which began in 2022. The country has long seen the threat and is continuing to adapt for t...

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.

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