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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

22nd April 2026

The Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the MDA’s SM-3 IIA by more than 1,000%.

Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

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Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

22nd April 2026

While the move to integrate lower-cost missiles onto more combat aircraft is long overdue, there is also an opportunity for cheaper turboprop platforms to perform CUAS roles.

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US Army examines training options

1st May 2018

The US Army is examining a number of new training initiatives to ensure the infantry retains overmatch as near-peer adversaries and terrorist organisations continue to …

AGCS, ParaZero team for UAS safety

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AGCS, ParaZero team for UAS safety

1st May 2018

Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS) has teamed up with Israel-based ParaZero to offer insurance pricing incentives and preferential conditions for those who are using …

Seventh Astute class submarine build underway

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Seventh Astute class submarine build underway

1st May 2018

After the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved the Astute class submarine boat seven contract in March, BAE Systems has confirmed to Shephard the build …

Hatchet hits target in unmanned testing

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Hatchet hits target in unmanned testing

1st May 2018

Orbital ATK is on target to reach technology readiness level (TRL) 7 with its Hatchet munition by the end of 2018. Previously, Orbital ATK and its …

Leonardo DRS to provide sensors for 2C-AWS

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Leonardo DRS to provide sensors for 2C-AWS

1st May 2018

Leonardo DRS will provide advanced sensors for BAE Systems' 2-Color Advanced Warning System (2C-AWS), the company announced on 27 April. The 2C-AWS is being developed …

Swedish CV90 begins 120mm mortar firing trials

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Swedish CV90 begins 120mm mortar firing trials

1st May 2018

BAE Systems Hägglunds has commenced firing trials of the CV90 120mm Mjolner self-propelled mortar (SPM) system which is being developed under a Swedish Defence Materiel …

Afghan security force shrinks sharply: US watchdog

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Afghan security force shrinks sharply: US watchdog

1st May 2018

The Taliban and other insurgent groups are gaining control over increasing numbers of the Afghan population and the strength of local security forces has declined …

SkyAlyne Canada to streamline aircrew training

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SkyAlyne Canada to streamline aircrew training

1st May 2018

CAE and KF Aerospace have formed a 50:50 joint-venture company called SkyAlyne Canada to focus on delivering military pilot and aircrew training in Canada. Currently, …

Delair introduces UX11 UAS

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Delair introduces UX11 UAS

1st May 2018

Delair has developed a new fixed-wing UAS for survey-grade mapping called the UX11, the company announced on 26 April. The UAS is a hardware-software solution that …

New heli gearbox repair facility for Australia

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New heli gearbox repair facility for Australia

1st May 2018

A new transmission repair and overhaul facility is to be established in Melbourne, Australia, that is capable of servicing MRH Taipan helicopter main gear boxes.The …

AUVSI 2018: Show preview (video)

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AUVSI 2018: Show preview (video)

1st May 2018

The team is in Denver for this week's AUVSI Xponential 2018 - UV editor Richard Thomas explains the prospective themes to what promises to be an Xciting …

AUVSI 2018: SkyRaider gets first public outing ahead of further demonstrations

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AUVSI 2018: SkyRaider gets first public outing ahead of further demonstrations

1st May 2018

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