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Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

8th April 2026

The Marine nationale’s consistent deployments, healthy shipbuilding drumbeat and growing export portfolio are forcing a reassessment of where European naval capability now resides.

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

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Raytheon will supply Tomahawk Block IV all-up-round vertical launch system missiles for the US Department of Defense under a contract modification announced on 27 April. …

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1st May 2018

After the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved the Astute class submarine boat seven contract in March, BAE Systems has confirmed to Shephard the build …

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1st May 2018

The Taliban and other insurgent groups are gaining control over increasing numbers of the Afghan population and the strength of local security forces has declined …

UK MoD sees role for military in space industry

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30th April 2018

As the rapid growth trajectory of the global space industry continues the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is keen to establish a role for the …

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Syria strikes kill 26 fighters, mostly Iranians: monitor

30th April 2018

Missile strikes overnight in central Syria killed at least 26 pro-regime fighters, most of them Iranians, a monitor said on 30 April. The Syrian Observatory …

HMNZS Te Kaha transferred to Lockheed Martin Canada

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HMNZS Te Kaha transferred to Lockheed Martin Canada

30th April 2018

Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac class frigate, HMNZS Te Kaha, has been transferred to Lockheed Martin Canada for its refit under the Anzac Frigate Systems …

Spain's navy wants role in post-Brexit European defence

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Spain's navy wants role in post-Brexit European defence

29th April 2018

With naval power Britain at the EU's exit door, Spain has gone on the offensive to be the next major player defending European shores. Madrid's …

NATO chief hails Korea meet as 'encouraging' first step

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NATO chief hails Korea meet as 'encouraging' first step

27th April 2018

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hailed te historic summit between the leaders of North and South Korea as ‘encouraging’, but warned of more challenges ahead. In …

Ukraine offers to provide NATO with cargo aircraft

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Ukraine offers to provide NATO with cargo aircraft

27th April 2018

Ukraine's state-run Antonov Airlines has said it is willing to provide more cargo planes to NATO after a Russian company said it would halt its …

Saudi Arabia downs Yemeni rebel missile

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Saudi Arabia downs Yemeni rebel missile

27th April 2018

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US envoy Pompeo tackles NATO on spending

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US envoy Pompeo tackles NATO on spending

27th April 2018

US President Donald Trump's brand new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo came to NATO on 27 April to hammer home one of his boss's oldest …

Mattis confirms 'no decision' yet on Iran deal

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26th April 2018

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on 26 April said no decision had been made on whether the United States is going to withdraw from the Iran …

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