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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came to an end with China encircling the country as part of an exercise.

How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

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How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

31st December 2025

Canada’s inclusion on the EU’s Security Action for Europe initiative is set to enhance the country’s defence procurement strategy with important implications for some of its naval programmes, while Poland and Romania have also secured significant SAFE funding.

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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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  • Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

    Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

  • How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

    How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

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Managing risk in a changing world: how the Royal Navy can win

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Managing risk in a changing world: how the Royal Navy can win

22nd August 2025

A fighting force such as the Royal Navy must inevitably focus on its core capabilities, platforms and readiness. But to avoid unexpected outcomes and costly oversights, a complex organisation like this needs to be underpinned by sound enter...

Companies and militaries look to artificial intelligence to improve support of equipment

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Companies and militaries look to artificial intelligence to improve support of equipment

22nd August 2025

Companies are turning to rapidly advancing technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning (ML) to to reduce maintenance times and costs and increase operational hours and tempo.

Israel defence ministry pushes ambitious spending plans for tanks, drones and KC-46 aircraft

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Israel defence ministry pushes ambitious spending plans for tanks, drones and KC-46 aircraft

21st August 2025

The procurement and acceleration production plans – some of which still await approval – across the air and land domains will aim to strengthen the operational needs of the Israel Defense Forces.

US reforms its defence acquisition system to focus on commercial capabilities

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US reforms its defence acquisition system to focus on commercial capabilities

21st August 2025

This shift is planned to accelerate the procurement and fielding of capabilities. As part of this strategy, the US also intends modernise its regulations in an attempt to change its bureaucratic and risk-averse culture.

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

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Nuclear “Manhattan Project-type endeavour” plausible for AI advancement, says UK Chief of Defence Staff

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Nuclear “Manhattan Project-type endeavour” plausible for AI advancement, says UK Chief of Defence Staff

19th August 2025

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin also urged caution over a “drone-tastic” way of thinking when it comes to their use alongside traditional air and underwater domain platforms.

Austal signs long-delayed shipbuilding pact as industry risks persist

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Austal signs long-delayed shipbuilding pact as industry risks persist

18th August 2025

Austal signs long-delayed Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, but schedule risks and programme delays still loom over Canberra’s naval plans.

Planned Singapore fighter detachment in Guam scrapped

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Planned Singapore fighter detachment in Guam scrapped

15th August 2025

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence said the decision to discontinue discussions on the fighter training detachment was mutually agreed with the US.

India fast-tracks indigenous MALE drones as US trade rift stalls big-ticket deals

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India fast-tracks indigenous MALE drones as US trade rift stalls big-ticket deals

15th August 2025

With US tariffs and stalled defence talks slowing imports, India has cleared a $3.4 billion plan for 87 tri‑service MALE UAVs with 60% indigenous content – accelerating self‑reliance as operational lessons from May’s four‑day conflict drive...

Elbit Systems discloses Iron Beam update and work on laser solution for IAF

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Elbit Systems discloses Iron Beam update and work on laser solution for IAF

14th August 2025

In its Q2 earnings call, the company said it has internal targets set for similar double-digit growth for 2026, as it welcomed a 21% boost in 2025 profits so far compared to 2024.

Australia’s Exercise Talisman Sabre concludes after a series of firsts

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Australia’s Exercise Talisman Sabre concludes after a series of firsts

14th August 2025

More than 40,000 military personnel from 19 participating nations took part in the 11th iteration of the biennial Exercise Talisman Sabre multi-domain event which was held across Australia and in Papua New Guinea.

Applied Intuition takes aim at major air combat programmes with UK expansion

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Applied Intuition takes aim at major air combat programmes with UK expansion

14th August 2025

The autonomous software company’s new UK subsidiary is the latest in a line of businesses poised to expand and offer its services to the UK Ministry of Defence and industry, as the country invests more in AI and autonomous technology to del...

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