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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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Two US Ospreys reportedly make emergency landings in Japan

14th August 2018

Two US military Osprey aircraft made separate emergency landings at airports on Japanese islands on 14 August, with no injuries or damage reported, local media …

Gulf states approved for $1.3 billion in US munitions purchases in 2018

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14th August 2018

Gulf states have traditionally been keen buyers of western, mainly US, military equipment. A number of possible recent programmes and ongoing procurement processes demonstrate the …

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Davie breaks the ice with Canadian contract success

14th August 2018

The Canadian Government has announced the long anticipated award of a contract for the procurement of three medium icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). …

Arms, investment and 'instructors': Russia boosts Africa role

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Arms, investment and 'instructors': Russia boosts Africa role

14th August 2018

Touting military cooperation, arms deals and investment, Russia is making a comeback in Africa after years of inactivity and now aims to rival European countries …

SEA looks to Japanese shipbuilding programmes

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SEA looks to Japanese shipbuilding programmes

14th August 2018

Cohort company SEA has taken part in a UK Defence Services Industry Day in Tokyo as it targets opportunities within Japanese shipbuilding programmes. On board …

Turkey crisis risks souring military ties with US

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Turkey crisis risks souring military ties with US

14th August 2018

The crisis in US-Turkish relations, which already has put Turkey's economy under massive strain, also risks souring military ties between the two NATO allies, unleashing …

China tests a future hypersonic 'hydra'

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China tests a future hypersonic 'hydra'

13th August 2018

Like the mythological hydra, the American ‘Hercules’ appears incapable of dealing with this existential threat. Beijing’s successful test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), dubbed …

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Envistacom has received a task order to provide mission-critical information technology, rapid-prototyping, data analysis and intelligence support to the US Army and US Navy, the …

Damen to supply gear for Chilean vessels

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Damen to supply gear for Chilean vessels

13th August 2018

Damen Marine Components has received a contract from ASMAR Talcahuano Shipyard to supply steering gear, rudders and stern tube parts for an Antarctic research vessel …

Romania to invest in coastal defence

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Romania to invest in coastal defence

13th August 2018

The Romanian government is preparing to start a competition for a new mobile coastal defence system to protect its maritime interests from potential threats on …

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Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and German Naval Yards Kiel will work together on next steps for the German Navy’s MKS 180 multi-role combat ship procurement project, …

Philippines enters the missile age

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Philippines enters the missile age

10th August 2018

The Philippines fired a missile for the first time in its history from aboard a Multipurpose Assault Craft (MPAC) Mk 3 vessel on 9 August. …

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