Australia reveal top priorities in defence spending push
Australia has released its 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) and Integrated Investment Programme (IIP) today, 16 April In the latter, the …
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Estonia’s CV90 IFV pivot reflective of changing battlefield threats
Estonia cancels new IFV buy; will upgrade 44 CV9035NLs for ~€100m Extra funds (> $400m) likely shift to counter-UAS and FPV …
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Boeing wins £879m support contract for UK Apache and Chinook fleets
Boeing has secured a £879m ($1.1bn) Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide long-term maintenance and support services for the UK’s Apache and Chinook helicopters. The …
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Australia test fires first locally made GMLRS missiles
Lockheed Martin Australia, the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group, and the Australian Army have conducted a live-fire demonstration …
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UK Minister ‘sick and tired of journalists’ talking down military
UK Minister for Defence Readiness blasts “journalists and armchair generals” as defence rows and budget pressures mount UK forces are described …
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Germany, Ukraine sign defence deal on missiles, drones, and data
Germany and Ukraine have signed a memorandum that will see the two countries cooperate on missile deliveries, drone technology, and the exchange …
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Raytheon lands $3.7bn Patriot GEM‑T contract for Ukraine
Raytheon has finalised a contract valued at $3.7bn to supply Ukraine with Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) interceptors. The contract involves the …
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Collins Aerospace to deliver key systems for US Army MV-75 FLRAA
Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, received several contracts from Bell Textron to supply five primary systems for the US Army’s …
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Update: SSN AUKUS nuclear reactors ‘well in production’
Rolls-Royce Submarines’ director for future programmes detailed the current and future stages of its reactor production for SSN AUKUS during …
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UAE to open first-of-its-kind Security and Rescue Center
Investment firm Sahra Group is planning to build a new Dh180m ($50m) Security and Rescue Training Center (SRTC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The facility, which developers state is the …
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US Army tests Golden Shield autonomous c-UAS in live-fire
The US Army’s 1st Cavalry Division has recently conducted a live-fire counter-drone exercise at Fort Hood, Texas, as part of efforts to …
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Lockheed Martin wins $4.7bn US contract for PAC-3 interceptors
The US Government has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at $4.7bn to expedite the production of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement …
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What is Sweden’s Gute II concept?
Gute II builds on a layered anti-drone system proven in Gotland last year Gute II utilises the Giraffe 1X radar, a …
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BTR-4 Bucephalus APC: Ukraine’s ‘assault workhorse’
Ukraine outlined upgraded BTR-4 ‘Bucephalus’ capabilities (layout, RWS, armour); fleet size unclear, estimated ~200–400. Three-compartment design with internal passage and rear …
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US Army launches ADOC for ‘decision dominance’ on modern battlefield
The US Army is seeking to achieve “decision dominance” on the modern battlefield through the launch of the Army Data Operations Center (ADOC). The ADOC is an …
