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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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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.

Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

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Gulf tensions force Western navies to confront mine warfare shortfalls

2nd April 2026

The conversion of RFA Lyme Bay comes during signs that European navies may once again need to cooperate on Gulf mine clearance operations.

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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    Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

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AUKUS update: Australian sovereignty is “paramount” as Trump declares “full steam ahead”

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AUKUS update: Australian sovereignty is “paramount” as Trump declares “full steam ahead”

22nd October 2025

AUKUS has been under the spotlight this week as US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had their first face-to-face meeting.

Malaysia’s defence budget sets out major procurement goals for 2026

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Malaysia’s defence budget sets out major procurement goals for 2026

16th October 2025

The country has allocated RM21.70 billion for defence spending next year, with some major procurements set to be initiated across the country’s army, navy and air force.

Denmark bolsters Arctic security with $4.2 billion spend, procures 16 additional F-35s

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Denmark bolsters Arctic security with $4.2 billion spend, procures 16 additional F-35s

14th October 2025

While the F-35s will help strengthen Denmark’s NATO contribution, other equipment such as a maritime patrol aircraft and additional drones were listed to further boost its Arctic defence capabilities.

AUSA 2025: Lockheed Martin conducts first ground-based demo of JAGM Quad Launcher

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AUSA 2025: Lockheed Martin conducts first ground-based demo of JAGM Quad Launcher

13th October 2025

The first live-fire demonstration of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Quad Launcher was tested against a ground vehicle, with further tests against a UAS target planned for the system next month.

Beyond GPS: How LEO satellites are changing the game in naval navigation

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Beyond GPS: How LEO satellites are changing the game in naval navigation

10th October 2025

Satellite navigation is increasingly critical for global maritime defence, and Low Earth Orbit satellites are rapidly overtaking the traditional and more widely used Medium Earth Orbit option as they are less susceptible to jamming or spoof...

GAO highlights the need for more commercial data and availability improvements

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GAO highlights the need for more commercial data and availability improvements

9th October 2025

The US Government Accountability Office recently released two reports; one into the availability of selected equipment and another looking at how the government gets data and intellectual property rights through contracting.

US Air Force DASH 2 experiment compares AI and human judgement for battle accuracy and speed

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US Air Force DASH 2 experiment compares AI and human judgement for battle accuracy and speed

6th October 2025

The trials aimed to discover how AI can help operators make faster and sharper decisions in challenging battlespaces.

MBDA signs Italian Navy Teseo Mk/E missile production contract, unveils HARPAX loitering munitions

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MBDA signs Italian Navy Teseo Mk/E missile production contract, unveils HARPAX loitering munitions

2nd October 2025

The Mk/E missile will equip Italy’s FREMM EVO class frigates while MBDA’s Italian arm unveiled two of its new family of loitering munitions to respond to the needs of the Italian Army.

UK and Norway strengthen defence bond with maiden NSM launch

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UK and Norway strengthen defence bond with maiden NSM launch

30th September 2025

The firing of the Naval Strike Missile from the Royal Navy’s HMS Somerset in Norway’s Arctic rocket range signals a growing collaboration between the UK and the Scandinavian nation.

Germany approved for possible $1.23 billion AMRAAM acquisition

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Germany approved for possible $1.23 billion AMRAAM acquisition

26th September 2025

The potential foreign military sale for up to 400 missiles could be used to enhance Germany’s F-35 programme.

Affinity “well positioned” to meet MFTS demand, says MD

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Affinity “well positioned” to meet MFTS demand, says MD

25th September 2025

Affinity, which maintains and delivers the aircraft for the UK’s Military Flying Training System, is working on improving its fleet availability to meet UK armed forces’ training demands and boost training opportunities, while eyeing plans ...

How Canada plans to “seize” the opportunity to increase investments in defence

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How Canada plans to “seize” the opportunity to increase investments in defence

25th September 2025

The Canadian Department of National Defence has been increasing efforts to accelerate the acquisition of new equipment and modernise its in-service inventory.

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