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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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Sweden and Finland say Russia has 'false' defence information

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Sweden and Finland say Russia has 'false' defence information

3rd August 2018

Sweden and Finland, both non-NATO countries, have called Russia's recent comments on their defence cooperation with the Western alliance ‘false’ amid simmering tensions in the …

South Sudan's Kiir vows power sharing deal will hold

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South Sudan's Kiir vows power sharing deal will hold

3rd August 2018

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir said on 3 August that he was committed to a power-sharing deal with his arch-rival Riek Machar, vowing it would …

Japan invests in BMD ships and radar

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Japan invests in BMD ships and radar

3rd August 2018

The new Aegis destroyer Maya (DDG-179) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) was launched by Japan Marine United on 30 July. Possessing a ballistic …

Pentagon eager to field missile detecting space sensors

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Pentagon eager to field missile detecting space sensors

2nd August 2018

With lawmakers waiving the green flag to proceed, top US military leaders are eager to move out with plans to field sensors in space capable …

Insight: Is now the right time for Philippine submarines?

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Insight: Is now the right time for Philippine submarines?

2nd August 2018

In June, President Rodrigo Duterte promised the Philippine Navy (PN) two diesel-electric submarines under Horizon 2 of the revised modernisation plan for the Armed Forces …

USCG considers the bright side of icebreaker hurdles

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USCG considers the bright side of icebreaker hurdles

2nd August 2018

Despite a potential funding roadblock, the US Coast Guard's (USCG) new Commandant ADM Karl Schultz said he is 'guardedly optimistic' that lawmakers will shore up …

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Romania minister under fire over 'ballistic' gaffe

1st August 2018

Romania's defence minister on 1 August faced calls to resign after he said the US missile defence system in the south had ballistic missiles, apparently …

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Georgia hosts major joint drills with NATO forces

1st August 2018

Georgia on 1 August launched large-scale joint military exercises with NATO forces on the tenth anniversary of its war with Russia, which strongly opposes Tbilisi's …

Opinion: Modernising Defence Programme falls short

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Opinion: Modernising Defence Programme falls short

1st August 2018

After a year of studies, reviewing, leaked options and rows between Ministers, the MoD’s latest ‘Modernising Defence Programme’ (MDP) Review has concluded, with the headline …

Embraer dives with Q2 loss

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Embraer dives with Q2 loss

1st August 2018

Brazil-based Embraer, the world's third biggest aircraft manufacturer, posted losses on 31 July of BRL 467 million ($126 million) for the second quarter of 2018. …

USAF terminates ICBM test after 'anomaly'

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USAF terminates ICBM test after 'anomaly'

1st August 2018

The US Air Force (USAF) had to abort a test flight of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on 31 July after it developed an ‘anomaly’, …

Profits down at military equipment firm BAE Systems

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Profits down at military equipment firm BAE Systems

1st August 2018

British military equipment maker BAE Systems said on 1 August that first-half net profits sank almost a fifth on weak demand for Eurofighter Typhoon fighter …

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