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  • Eurosatory 2026: As MGCS stalls, has Europe’s new MBT been unveiled?

    Eurosatory 2026: As MGCS stalls, has Europe’s new MBT been unveiled?

    Eurosatory 2026 saw a number of main battle tanks on display, including two new platforms which could be the future of European tanks.

  • Eurosatory 2026: MARSS and parent company EOS expand air defence capability

    Eurosatory 2026: MARSS and parent company EOS expand air defence capability

    MARSS became part of EOS Defence earlier this year, bringing together the former’s C2 NiDAR and Nation Shield air defence products with the latter’s suite of effectors and sensors.

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Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

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Can Portugal solve NATO’s uncrewed systems development challenge?

23rd June 2026

NATO has spent more than a decade building one of the world’s most sophisticated maritime uncrewed experimentation ecosystems, but still lacks a way to translate this testing into alliance-wide operational capability. Portugal now believes it has the answer.

Eurosatory 2026: Partnership deals surge as industry prepares for defence spending growth

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Eurosatory 2026: Partnership deals surge as industry prepares for defence spending growth

19th June 2026

Dozens of partnership agreements, joint ventures and industrial cooperation arrangements were announced at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting how defence companies are expanding production capacity, localising manufacturing and accelerating capability development in anticipation of rising defence spending.

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India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

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India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

4th March 2026

The latest escalation between Iran and Israel could shape New Delhi’s next-generation shield as India deepens cooperation with Israel on missile defence and drone production.

Is the US magazine of air defence interceptors deep enough to sustain a long campaign against Iran?

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Is the US magazine of air defence interceptors deep enough to sustain a long campaign against Iran?

4th March 2026

The Pentagon spent a considerable number of THAAD and SM-3 rounds to defend against Iranian missiles in 2025 and has not fully replenished its reserves.

New Zealand buys tri-service uncrewed kit from Syos Aerospace

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New Zealand buys tri-service uncrewed kit from Syos Aerospace

3rd March 2026

As uncrewed technology continues to play an increasingly central role in modern military activities, New Zealand’s recent acquisitions point towards its the force’s focus on cost-effective capability.

Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress

Programme update

Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress

26th February 2026

Integration issues, bureaucracy and undefined policies and authorities could hamper the full implementation of the “shield” to defend the US territory against aerial threats.

US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

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US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

25th February 2026

While the US struggles to modernise the 50-year-old land leg of its nuclear triad, China has been rapidly developing and fielding new nuclear capabilities.

How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

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How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

24th February 2026

The procurement of the future USN Golden Fleet is planned to be less bureaucratic than previous strategies, involving AI-enabled designs and scheduling tools to increase productivity and avoid delays.

Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

23rd February 2026

Two contracts are expected to be signed by March 2026 that will help bolster the force’s capabilities, with further trials of the launcher expected across other departments.

Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

16th February 2026

Airbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.

New opportunities for defence firms as EU steps up support for Ukraine

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New opportunities for defence firms as EU steps up support for Ukraine

11th February 2026

The European Commission is looking for startups and other innovators to address challenges across the land, air and sea domains.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael highlights tailored effector solutions for different operational needs

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael highlights tailored effector solutions for different operational needs

10th February 2026

Shephard spoke with Rafael’s CEO about the company’s effector offerings as well as his perspective on one-way attack drones.

European navies line up $105.8 billion in unawarded contracts for 2026

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European navies line up $105.8 billion in unawarded contracts for 2026

6th February 2026

France, Germany and Italy lead the way on unawarded naval defence opportunities that could be awarded this year, but across Europe countries are ramping up their spending efforts to face geopolitical challenges.

Why small guns have been critical to layered CUAS architectures

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Why small guns have been critical to layered CUAS architectures

5th February 2026

Multiple countries have been deploying small arms as the last line of drone defence due to their multiple operational and tactical advantages.

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