Forecasts: Australia defence market data (2026-2035)
Australia’s defence budget is forecast to rise to $65.6bn by 2031 (7.1% CAGR) Growth is driven by major acquisitions and…
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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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Battlefield networks: Nokia Defense and NestAI at the edge
Nokia Defense and NestAI are building edge-enabled, EW-resilient battlefield connectivity Three focus areas: deployable 5G AI C2, connectivity-aware mission planning,…
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UK Government makes history with new Defence Secretary
Jarvis replaced by Wes Streeting in cabinet reshuffle Jarvis served just 40 days—the shortest on record Streeting becomes sixth Defence…
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UK pauses British Army’s 105mm Light Gun, 81mm mortar replacement
UK has paused Project Stokes to replace the Army’s 105mm gun and 81mm mortar, pending funding decisions It was assessing…
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Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov dismissed
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the country’s Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov, late on 15 July in an unexpected…
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Ukraine receives first batch of UK-built artillery barrels
UK delivers first four UK-made 105mm/155mm artillery barrel forgings to Ukraine to validate manufacturing ahead of full programme integration Part…
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Forecasts: United Kingdom defence market (2026-2035)
UK defence budget forecast to rise to $126.1bn by 2031, driven by acquisition and R&D Spend prioritises F-35s and submarines; acquisition and R&D…
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Through-life support: the engine of UK land mobility capability
After months of uncertainty, the recent publication of the UK’s Defence Investment Plan offers a degree of certainty for the…
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The Global Satellite Market Forecast (2026-2036)
Global satellite market grows $55bn (2026) → $89.4bn (2036) (5% CAGR); $743.3bn cumulative Earth observation leads (59.1%); North America tops regions (55.9%) Defence/dual-use demand rises…
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UK Boxer deliveries 16% complete; programme could finish mid‑2031
100th Boxer MIV delivered; 623 total on order across four variants Built in the UK (RBSL Telford, KNDS Stockport); procured…