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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

17th April 2026

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have been adjusted from the 2024 version to promote greater military and industrial self-reliance, taking lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and looking to reinforce the industrial base.

AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

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AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

15th April 2026

Sessions at UDT 2026 signalled that the AUKUS programme is pressing ahead at a steady pace – with trilateral commitment reaffirmed, Australian industrial capacity expanding and additive manufacturing emerging as an opportunity for suppliers.

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    Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

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    Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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    Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

  • Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

    Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

  • Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

    Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

  • Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

    Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

  • AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

    AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

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“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

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“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

2nd February 2026

In Conversation... Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan talks to Sam Steggall, GDMS–UK’s Senior Director – Air and Naval UK, about the company’s extensive and proven in-country capability to deliver complex avionics solutions and its key role on major ...

Thales looks to boost DigitalCrew system through AI and human-machine teaming trials

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Thales looks to boost DigitalCrew system through AI and human-machine teaming trials

22nd January 2026

The Thales DigitalCrew package, first unveiled at last year’s Defence IQ International Armoured Vehicles conference, is designed to merge imaging and apply a layer of decision-making and observation algorithms to support crew and other pers...

How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

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How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

21st January 2026

The US Navy is set to invest $30 billion in artificial intelligence, cyber, space and autonomy research and development efforts in FY2026 as the force rethinks how it fights in light of China’s naval rise.

US Coast Guard’s small response boat demonstrators to be delivered in three months

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US Coast Guard’s small response boat demonstrators to be delivered in three months

15th January 2026

The platforms will be tested in multiple missions to define performance requirements for a coming acquisition programme.

Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

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Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

5th January 2026

The effort to provide the US Navy with Trump-class battleships might face financial, production and doctrinal obstacles.

US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

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US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

2nd January 2026

The US Army is keen to hear about vendor designs, strategies and potential hardware and software solutions to inform requirements for procurement efforts.

Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

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Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

29th December 2025

The agreement to provide portable autonomous command centres to the UK Royal Navy will enhance the service’s Mine Counter Measure operations and further integrate autonomous and uncrewed systems into its fleet.

Maritime defence in the Mediterranean faces challenges from vulnerable land power

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Maritime defence in the Mediterranean faces challenges from vulnerable land power

24th December 2025

As an indispensable energy crossroads, the Mediterranean is at serious risk from grey zone disruption. As navies increasingly employ AI data centres, what happens when cutting-edge defence technologies rely on the very infrastructure most s...

US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

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US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

23rd December 2025

The Technology Operational Experimentation Events will inform future requirements as the US Navy looks for innovative solutions across three key operational domains.

NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

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NATO tests use of “undetectable, jam-proof” laser communication in maritime scenarios

17th December 2025

As part of its effort to better prepare its capabilities for operations in contested and congested scenarios, NATO evaluated a Lithuanian ship-to-ship terminal designed to not be susceptible to enemy interference.

US Navy advances with the Harpoon Service Life Extension Programme

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US Navy advances with the Harpoon Service Life Extension Programme

16th December 2025

The US Navy plans to improve Harpoon’s anti-ship and land attack capabilities by equipping the missiles with sensors and technologies required for succeeding in future battlespace.

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