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Turkish Shipbuilder Dominates Portuguese Navy Tenders Amidst Global Drone Surge
Today's breaking stories reveal a Turkish shipbuilder's dominance in Europe while drones remain the technology of choice globally.
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03 / FILED- Yesterday
Moscow under Fire, Drones Ascendant: A Turning Point in Ukraine's Air War?
Today's drone and cruise missile strike on Moscow signals a significant escalation in Ukraine's long-range air war, marking an acceleration of trends we've tracked for the past month. Key finding: Moscow Strike: Today's massive drone and cruise missile attack on Moscow is a turning point in Ukraine's long-range air war, aligning with our 30-day trend tracking 25 mentions of drones.
- 18 Jun 2026
Indonesia and Europe Boost Naval Capabilities in Multibillion-Dollar Deals
Today's top defence stories reveal a surge in naval shipbuilding partnerships and advanced technology investments. Key finding: Indonesia's naval ambitions drive Fincantieri partnership: Today, Fincantieri announced a strategic partnership with Republikorp to enhance Indonesia's naval capabilities. This aligns with Indonesia's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, with plans to build multi-role naval ships locally.
- 17 Jun 2026
Next-Gen UUVs & Air Power: Today's Delivery, Tomorrow's Battlefields
HII delivers REMUS 130 UUV, France boosts A400M capabilities, and Japan eyes FMS system reform as drone threats loom. Key finding: The delivery of the first REMUS 130 UUV signals a new era of underwater autonomy, aligning with a 30-day trend of increased focus on drones and autonomous systems.
Company Focus
03 / FILED- Yesterday
Rheinmetall Roars into Q2: Bonds, Vehicles, & Naval Ambitions
Analysis of Rheinmetall Roars into Q2: Bonds, Vehicles, & Naval Ambitions activity.
- 18 Jun 2026
Leidos Lands Big: Pentagon's $10B LCCM Program
Analysis of Leidos Lands Big: Pentagon's $10B LCCM Program activity.
- 17 Jun 2026
Kongsberg's May Missiles: Win Some, Lose Some
Analysis of Kongsberg's May Missiles: Win Some, Lose Some activity.
Analysis
02 / FILED- 2 Jun 2026
AI and Artificial Intelligence in Defence 2026
AI dominates defence procurement with $54 billion in Pentagon investment. Traditional primes integrate AI into platforms while Anduril, Saronic, and Helsing raise record funding.
- 31 May 2026
The Underwater Scramble
L3Harris is delivering submarine-launched AUVs through DIU. Turkey unveiled an armed XLUUV with torpedo capability. The U.S. Navy advanced seven MUSV designs to prototype. And the SEALs are testing crewed-uncrewed teaming underwater.
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