NEWS AND ARTICLES

The most consequential developments since the previous briefing are concentrated around the Middle East, Russia–Europe relations and the Korean Peninsula. The United States has imposed additional sanctions connected to Iran while the conflict continues to affect global energy prices and…

23–29 September 2026 This Week in Defence Technology The most important defence-technology story this week was not the unveiling of a single new weapon. It was the continuing shift from developing advanced systems to creating the industrial capacity to manufacture…

21–27 September 2026 This Week in Indian MRO This week produced three developments that go directly to the depth of India’s MRO capability: local engine support for commercial aircraft, closer engagement between the Indian Air Force’s repair organisation and private…

The most important change since the previous briefing is the setback to efforts to end the U.S.–Iran conflict. President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal that included reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran continues to argue that diplomacy…

The most consequential geopolitical development since the previous briefing is the conclusion of the Trump–Xi summit in Washington. Despite an elaborate state welcome, the meeting produced no major strategic breakthrough, leaving the central U.S.–China disputes largely unresolved. Meanwhile, Russia and…

16–22 September 2026 This Week in Defence Technology The strongest theme this week was industrialisation: moving technology from prototypes and small production runs into repeatable manufacturing at useful scale. Germany began serial production of more than 5,000 strike drones through…

14–20 September 2026 This Week in Indian MRO This was a relatively quiet week for new, dedicated Indian MRO contracts, but several developments were important for the industrial base from which future maintenance and lifecycle support will grow. The most…

9–15 September 2026 This Week in Defence Technology This week’s developments point to a major change in the way military-industrial strength is being measured. Production rate, multiple suppliers, rapid testing and the ability to upgrade existing systems are becoming almost…

7–13 September 2026 This Week in Indian MRO The strongest MRO development this week came from India’s maritime sector. On 7 September, Cochin Shipyard Limited and Dredging Corporation of India signed a five-year MoU for dry-dock repair of DCI vessels…