A Ministerial Written Answer confirms that Patria 6x6 is also being considered as replacement for FUCHS 09/02/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli Despite ongoing ambiguity on the effective status of Patria 6x6 in British Army plans, it is increasingly obvious that CAVS is the sole solution upon which… [read more]

World Defense Show kicks off in Riyadh, as the Gulf teeters on the brink of War 09/02/2026 | Pietro Batacchi (Reporting from Riyadh) The third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS) opened yesterday at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, some 70 km from the capital, at the heart of the desert. The WDS has continued to grow and is now firmly establishing itself among the world’s leading defence exhibitions -… [read more]

Conflict lessons indicate navies must keep building the maritime surveillance net 09/02/2026 | Dr Lee Willett, reporting from London Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2026 Conference: lessons learned from war at sea in the Russo-Ukraine conflict point to the need for NATO navies to build surveillance networks for force protection and projection.

Germany’s big IRIS-T bet: Berlin’s new missile deal with Diehl 06/02/2026 | Marco Giulio Barone Germany’s latest IRIS-T missile deal with Diehl deepens Luftwaffe stocks, accelerates IRIS-T SLS/SLM deployment, and signals Berlin’s long term ambition to anchor NATO’s layered air and missile defence architecture.

The German dilemma: F-126, A-200 DEU – or both? 05/02/2026 | Michele Cosentino German Navy faces a high stakes choice between continuing the delayed F 126 frigates, shifting to MEKO A 200 DEU, or mixing both – with major implications for capability, industry and credibility.

From Karlskrona with code: Sweden’s Autonomous Ocean Drone emerges 05/02/2026 | Marco Giulio Barone FW MAG was granted an exclusive briefing on Saab’s Autonomous Ocean Drone programme. This in depth session provided rare insight into the LUUV’s design philosophy, roadmap and operational ambitions.

With Project GOSHAWK, the UK looks at a new low-cost interceptor for drones and low-altitude threats 04/02/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The MoD wants suppliers with mature options that can be evolved and produced in great numbers

Norway’s Defence Forces to take over SAR at Tromsø, add 2 more AW101 “SAR Queen” helicopters 04/02/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The transition from civilian-provided SAR to military will see new investment in the Tromsø airbase

Embraer KC-390 under the spotlight with Asian and Central Asian breakthroughs 03/02/2026 | Editorial Team Embraer reveals Uzbekistan as KC-390 customer while South Korea's first aircraft reaches final assembly. Asian breakthrough signals mounting pressure on C-130 dominance in tactical airlift market.

Belgium and Luxembourg expand SCORPION fleet: modest gains amid European fragmentation 03/02/2026 | Braid Archer Belgium and Luxembourg strengthen NATO capabilities with 269-vehicle SCORPION order. The acquisition expands KNDS' European footprint amid intensifying competition with emerging Czech defence industrial challenger CSG.