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US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

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US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

20th March 2026

The United Arab Emirates has taken the lion’s share of this round, with the US supporting its F-16 fleet and signing off on possible sales for more AMRAAM AIM-120 missiles and a counter-drone system.

Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threat

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Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threat

20th March 2026

Estonian-made equipment is being put through the toughest of evaluations in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers resisting the full-scale Russian invasion which began in 2022. The country has long seen the threat and is continuing to adapt for the future.

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10th May 2018

Cubic Global Defense (CGD), in partnership with Federal Resources, has been awarded a contract to supply the US Air National Guard (ANG) with 95 L750 …

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Israel's strikes on Syria saw 28 planes take part in raids with a total of around 70 missiles fired, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) …

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Hughes to prototype FMI for US DoD

10th May 2018

Hughes Network Systems has received a follow-on contract to continue the second phase of a pilot study programme to assess the feasibility of interoperability across …

Lockheed receives Lot 13 GMLRS contract

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Lockheed receives Lot 13 GMLRS contract

10th May 2018

Lockheed Martin has received a $828 million contract from the US Army for Lot 13 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets and …

BAE Systems receives order for APKWS

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BAE Systems receives order for APKWS

10th May 2018

BAE Systems has received a $175 million contract from the US Navy to deliver more than 7,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, …

Washington clears way for Bahrain AH-1Z sale

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Washington clears way for Bahrain AH-1Z sale

10th May 2018

The US state department has approved a proposed FMS for 12 Bell AH-1Z Vipers to Bahrain, at an estimated cost of $911.4 million.  Alongside the attack …

FirstLook UGV for USMC

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FirstLook UGV for USMC

10th May 2018

Endeavor Robotics has received a $10 million contract from the US Marine Corps to provide FirstLook UGVs, the company announced on 7 May. The 5lbs …

SOFEX 2018: Light all-terrain vehicles take the stage

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SOFEX 2018: Light all-terrain vehicles take the stage

10th May 2018

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Australia gives defence budget a moderate lift

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Australia gives defence budget a moderate lift

10th May 2018

Australia announced its defence budget for FY2018/19 on 8 May, with the total amounting to A$36.4 billion ($27.2 billion). This figure is in line with …

China’s Y-20 conducts air delivery training

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China’s Y-20 conducts air delivery training

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China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has carried out airborne and air delivery training with the Y-20 heavy transport aircraft, China’s Ministry of National …

Guardian begins demo flights in Japan

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Guardian begins demo flights in Japan

10th May 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has begun demonstration flights of the Guardian UAS on Iki Island in Japan, the company announced on 9 May. Intended …

Opinion: India has a yawning generation gap

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Opinion: India has a yawning generation gap

10th May 2018

India’s MoD and domestic media lauded last month’s DefExpo 2018 exhibition in Chennai, praising the event’s organisation, the country’s technological prowess and hyping up the …

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