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ASEAN’s evolving defence industries
ASEAN members continue the development of their defence industries, with localised production of foreign designs being key.
Danger close: European reassessments of artillery procurement
Europe’s war preparations are exposing artillery import dependence. US product popularity is shifting, favouring South Korea.
Demand signal: SWEBAL on Western energetics needs
The surge in demand for explosive material used in munitions manufacture is creating its own supply chain difficulties.
The UK Defence Investment Plan remains unclear
Three months after the announcement of the UK Defence Investment Plan under previous Prime Minister Keir Starmer, New PM Andy Burnham has yet to soothe industry concerns.
AUSA 2026: raucous scenes as protesters disrupt keynote panel
Chaos at the keynote event on the third day of AUSA 2026 saw protesters gain access to the auditorium to interrupt Secretary Hegseth’s comments.
AUSA 2026: heavy armour out, drones and mobility in
A shift in recent years at the AUSA event in Washington DC has seen heavy armour moved off its perch as the prime platform showcased.
Forecasts: Global military ammunition market (2026–2036)
The global military ammunition market will more than double over the next decade, according to analysis by GlobalData.
Which teams are left in the UK’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme?
The extraordinary release of industry statements on social media apparently revealed teams downselected for the LMV effort.
CASEVAC on the frontline: Ukraine’s MAUL UGV
AIDronesUA’s MAUL UGV is intended to offer a secure, uncrewed way to extract a wounded soldier from the battlefield.
Few platform changes made as UK forces in Estonia seek to shed armour
The UK dismissed traditional armoured formations as obsolete but there are few platform changes to date.