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The UK government has announced plans to invest £360 million in the replacement of the RAF's Hawk T1 and T2 trainers, with a...
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UK to Allocate £360 Million for Replacement of RAF Hawk T1 and T2 Trainers

The UK government has announced plans to invest £360 million in the replacement of the RAF's Hawk T1 and T2 trainers, with a new multi-functional aircraft platform to be developed as part of the Jet Training System programme.

Zona Militar19 August 2026
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The Argentine defence ministry has opened a procurement process for four unmanned aerial vehicles - two reconnaissance...
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Argentina's Defence Ministry Launches Tender for Heavy-Lift and Reconnaissance Drones

The Argentine defence ministry has opened a procurement process for four unmanned aerial vehicles - two reconnaissance drones and two heavy-cargo UAVs - marking the first time the ministry seeks a UAV capable of transporting substantial payloads. The specifications echo existing DJI platforms, with the heavy-lift model targeting at least 85 kg payload capacity and a 12-km operational radius.

Zona Militar17 August 2026
China has refused to sign an agreement aimed at improving efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
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China Refuses to Sign Agreement to Combat Illegal Fishing

China has refused to sign an agreement aimed at improving efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. The agreement, known as the Mombasa Declaration, was signed by several African countries and other nations during the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya.

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