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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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RAF strikes positive tone with F-35B Lightning arrival

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RAF strikes positive tone with F-35B Lightning arrival

7th June 2018

Known as The Dambusters, no 617 Sqn delivered the first four F-35B Lightning II to RAF Marham, Norfolk on the evening of 6 June.Their arrival from Marine …

NSWC developing new rebreather for navy divers

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NSWC developing new rebreather for navy divers

7th June 2018

The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) has developed a new prototype system, the MK29 Mixed Gas Rebreather, to support the navy’s diving community.The technology …

Carrier criticisms lead US Navy troubles

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Carrier criticisms lead US Navy troubles

7th June 2018

The second in class of the Gerald R Ford nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), is likely to exceed its $11.4 billion cost estimate. …

Thai junta seeks $10 billion in new security budget

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Thai junta seeks $10 billion in new security budget

7th June 2018

The Thai junta is seeking a new $10 billion defence and security budget, in what may be its final opportunity to allocate funds to the …

Vietnam starts building sub rescue vessel

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Vietnam starts building sub rescue vessel

7th June 2018

A keel laying ceremony has recently been held for the Vietnam People’s Navy’s first submarine rescue vessel.  The ceremony for the 4,000t ship took place …

EU-US trade row looms over NATO defence meet

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EU-US trade row looms over NATO defence meet

7th June 2018

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on 6 June that he was battling to stop the increasingly bitter row between Europe and the US spilling over …

Opinion: US embassy move risks nuclear reaction in Middle East

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Opinion: US embassy move risks nuclear reaction in Middle East

6th June 2018

Within days of each other, two seismic political events occurred in the Middle East in May that have the potential to significantly worsen an already …

Bulgarian shipyard unveils new vessel designs

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Bulgarian shipyard unveils new vessel designs

6th June 2018

Two new projects were showcased by MTG Delfin for the first time at HEMUS 2018 defence exhibition held Plovdiv, Bulgaria.  The first of these is …

NATO rejects Qatar membership ambition

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NATO rejects Qatar membership ambition

6th June 2018

NATO on 6 June declined an overture by Qatar to join the Western military defence alliance, saying membership was reserved to the US and Europe. …

Qatar says 'stronger' despite year-long Gulf dispute

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Qatar says 'stronger' despite year-long Gulf dispute

6th June 2018

On the first anniversary of a bitter Gulf diplomatic rift, Qatar's foreign minister on 5 June declared his country stronger than ever and said it …

USMC moving out on future battlefield capabilities

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USMC moving out on future battlefield capabilities

5th June 2018

To prepare for a conventional war with Russia or China, the US Marine Corps will need to work closer with the other services and step …

NASA chief reportedly in talks with companies about running ISS

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NASA chief reportedly in talks with companies about running ISS

5th June 2018

The head of the US space agency NASA is in talks with several global companies about taking over day-to-day operations at the International Space Station …

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