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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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UDT 2018: Diver delivery systems take the stage

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UDT 2018: Diver delivery systems take the stage

26th June 2018

Diver delivery is once again a hot topic at UDT with various companies showcasing their platfroms, including one brand new system. Defence Submersibles International showcased …

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26th June 2018

The twin needs for naval services to meet the threats posed by an emergent Russia dominated the opening remarks at the UDT conference and exhibition …

South Korea takes FMS route for new MPAs

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South Korea takes FMS route for new MPAs

26th June 2018

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NATO chief congratulates Erdogan on Turkey election win

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NATO chief congratulates Erdogan on Turkey election win

25th June 2018

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on 25 June congratulated Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election, but stressed the alliance was founded on ‘core values’ …

European countries to formalise EU defence force plan

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European countries to formalise EU defence force plan

25th June 2018

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Atlas, Thales combat system for German corvettes

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Mattis visits China amid Korea talks, strategic tensions

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UDT 2018: Intelligence operations key for future Dutch submarine

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UDT 2018: Intelligence operations key for future Dutch submarine

25th June 2018

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UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability

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UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability

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22nd June 2018

Russia on 22 June predicted the global chemical weapons watchdog would present ‘pseudo evidence’ in a report on an alleged chemical attack on the Syrian …

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