Forecasts: Oman defence market
Oman’s defence budget is set to climb to $11.78bn by 2031 2026 Iran strikes are driving a push for stronger…
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Richard Thomas
Richard is editor-in-chief for defence and transport at GlobalData. He has worked the UK defence beat since 2014, and previously the defence and diplomatic beats in Muscat, Oman, from 2008-2013.
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Experts warn of European vulnerability to drone threat
Drone incursions in Baltic airspace highlight weak detection/defence Estonia shot one down as regional alerts spread disruption and uncertainty Experts…
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British Army’s Challenger 3 continues pre-trials testing
Challenger 3 testing is progressing via BFM serials, feeding lessons into design ahead of formal trials The upgrade adds a…
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Lithuania’s new Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles to arrive this year
Lithuania buys Saab Carl-Gustaf M4s and training kit for SEK 460m, deliveries 2026–2029 Deal part of a 10-year agreement with options up to SEK 640m total…
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Forecasts: United States defence market
GlobalData: US defence budget could rise from $1.05trn (2026) towards $1.5trn to maintain edge vs China/Russia Earlier outlook: ~3.4% CAGR to ~$1.72trn by 2031,…
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Europe vs Asia-Pacific in battle to dominate global artillery market
The self-propelled artillery segment is leading the global long-range fires market, with Europe the dominant region for platform procurement, according…
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Is there a risk with the UK’s expedited RCH 155 artillery order?
UK to buy 72 RCH 155 Boxer-based SPHs for £1bn to replace AS90s donated to Ukraine (in service from 2028)…
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Forecasts: Saudi Arabia’s defence market
Saudi Arabia buys major US/European defence systems Defence spending is rising again, boosted by conflict and oil revenue Iran threats…
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UK Defence Secretary throws support behind Starmer
Healey backs Starmer amid Labour revolt, urging stability UK convenes 40 ministers to push a Hormuz maritime security mission Possible…
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Saab unveils new Russian tank-killer round
Saab launched HEAT 758, a tandem-charge Carl-Gustaf round to defeat ERA and heavy armour (up to 700mm) Firebolt integration with…