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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

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The army general in charge of bringing back national service in France said on 28 June that he would try to make it appealing for …

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South Korea's Constitutional Court on 28 June upheld the jailing of those who evade the country's military conscription law, but ordered authorities to provide conscientious …

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With the foundations of the submarine school at HMNB Clyde laid and the process of moving all submarines to the site at Faslane underway the …

Trump kicks North Korea nuclear can down the road

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Even though the ‘Singapore Communique’ was only a basic outline for peace, North Korea specialists were largely aghast by the four non-binding goals signed by …

UDT 2018: RN platform numbers no longer a barometer for power

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UDT 2018: RN platform numbers no longer a barometer for power

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Royal Navy (RN) officials have suggested that future military capability and power against aggressors will be expressed not through platform numbers but through a system of …

UDT 2018: Second Indian DSRV to complete build before year end

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UDT 2018: Second Indian DSRV to complete build before year end

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The second of two deep search and rescue vehicle (DSRV) destined for the Indian Navy’s fledgling submarine rescue capability will finish its build process in …

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Deadly air strikes hit rebel-held towns across southern Syria on 27 June putting three hospitals out of service after the government launched a Russian-backed push …

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From housing undocumented migrants to scrapping joint exercises with South Korea or setting up a new Space Force - US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, one-time …

UDT 2018: Leonardo seeking exports for ATAS capability

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As work continues on the development and future integration of Leonardo’s ATAS towed-array sonar for the Italian Navy’s multipurpose patrol vessel (PPA) programme, the company …

US, Chinese defence chiefs talk cooperation despite tensions

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US Defense Secretary James Mattis met his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on 27 June, aiming to find areas of cooperation despite a mounting military rivalry …

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UDT 2018: No firm offer of the Venari-85 yet

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