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The strategic metals behind modern military technology

For defence manufacturers, the importance of platinum-group metals (PGMs) is less about the quantity consumed than the consequences of not…
The rise of lithium-ion battery systems in submarines

See GlobalData’s recently published report on alternative propulsion in aerospace and defense, and the Japan Defense Market 2026-2031 report for more information. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are emerging as…
Hormuz under escort: market and geopolitical implications of US naval protection for tankers

Hundreds of oil and LNG tankers remain stranded in Gulf waters amid growing hostilities, highlighting the scale of disruption at…
The revamp of Ireland’s defence

See GlobalData’s recently published 'Ireland Defense Market Data 2026-2035' for more information. Since its inception as an independent state, Ireland…
Atlantic Bastion, Lunna House, and opportunities for industry in the High North

Atlantic Bastion and the Lunna House Agreement underscore the rising importance of the High North within the UK’s strategic planning.…

UK-Norway Type 26 frigate deal presents key opportunities for SMEs

In August 2025, the UK government announced a £10bn ($13.5bn) deal to supply UK-made Type 26 frigates to Norway. The…
Disruptive innovation in the electronic warfare arms race

The electronic warfare (EW) market has seen a resurgence as major players in the global defence market - such as…
The June 2025 NATO summit: what to expect

In late June 2025, NATO's 32 member countries will gather in The Hague, the Netherlands, to deliberate on a new…
The June 2025 NATO Summit: what to expect

In late June 2025, NATO's 32 member countries will gather in The Hague, the Netherlands, to deliberate on a new…
A warning unheeded: implications of second Trump presidency for European defence future

The prospect of former US president Donald J Trump securing a second term has become the reality to which European…

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