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How Canada plans to use the River-class programme to revitalise its defence industry

17th June 2026

The Canadian DND estimates that the construction of destroyers will annually inject C$720 million (US$515 million) into the country’s GDP.

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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

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With the first first four F-35B Lightning II jets arriving at RAF Marham on 6 June, Shephard takes a closer look at the UK's latest addition to its fleet.

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Farnborough 2018: Is the UK a global or lone defence player? (video)

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As the UK prepares for withdrawal from the European Union, questions remain over whether the nation will adopt a protectionist autonomous role or whether it …

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Farnborough 2018: Engines running on new Czech jet trainers

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Work on the three brand new Aero L159T2 advanced jet trainers for the Czech Air Force is now well underway and the first jet was …

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Farnborough 2018: Raytheon focuses in on cyber

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Cyber will be a major focus for Raytheon at the Farnborough International Airshow, with the company set to provide overviews of its cyber hardening systems …

Farnborough 2018: UTC to expand UK F-35 MRO operations

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Farnborough 2018: UTC to expand UK F-35 MRO operations

9th July 2018

American defence supplier UTC Aerospace Systems is set to expand its F-35 MRO operations at its Wolverhampton base as the fast jet programme begins UK …

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Ethiopia, Eritrea sign statement that war 'has come to an end'

9th July 2018

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NATO leaders fear Trump crisis at key summit

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New Zealand becomes Poseidon’s next consort

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The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will get four new Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPAs to enhance its surveillance capability, with the government approving the …

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Rolls-Royce sells commercial marine unit

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British engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on 6 July that it has agreed to sell its loss-making commercial marine business to Norwegian industrial group Kongsberg for …

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Belgium inaugurates Special Operations Regiment

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The Belgian Ministry of Defence (MoD) officially inaugurated the Special Operations Regiment (SOR) on 3rd July as part of a wider move to increase the …

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