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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

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

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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%.

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USMC orders enhanced parachute

11th January 2018

The United States Marine Corps has awarded the contract for a new Enhanced Multi-Mission Parachute System (E-MMPS) to Airborne Systems North America.  The new E-MMPS …

US Army sets out stall for AH-6i haul

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US Army sets out stall for AH-6i haul

11th January 2018

The US Army has invited industry to outline its suitability for producing and delivering 120 FMS AH-6i armed scout helicopters. To such ends an RfI …

New training helicopters delivered in Russia

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New training helicopters delivered in Russia

11th January 2018

Training has begun for Russia’s Air Force Military Academy on the Ansat-U helicopter, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 10 January. The new …

Raytheon falls out of JSTARS Recap programme

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Raytheon falls out of JSTARS Recap programme

11th January 2018

Northrop Grumman is expected to be announced as the radar subcontractor for the US Air Force’s JSTARS Recap programme after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) …

Raytheon receives Patriot contract

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Raytheon receives Patriot contract

11th January 2018

Raytheon has received a $1.5 billion contract to provide additional Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System capability for an undisclosed existing customer, the company …

Analysis: Ka-226T preparing to land in India

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Analysis: Ka-226T preparing to land in India

11th January 2018

Despite the slow progress of the Russian Helicopters Ka-226T India-Russia deal, it is set to be signed at last in the first quarter of 2018.

ETPS to continue to train RNLAF pilots

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ETPS to continue to train RNLAF pilots

11th January 2018

QinetiQ has signed a training contract on behalf of the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) - a five-year deal worth £5.5 million with the Royal …

Surface Navy 2018: Raytheon pushes for Tomahawk FMS deals

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Surface Navy 2018: Raytheon pushes for Tomahawk FMS deals

11th January 2018

As the US weighs loosening the reins on foreign military sales (FMS), Raytheon is making the pitch that such sales to allied countries will ultimately …

Surface Navy 2018: USN looks to AUV62-AT for interim ASW training

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Surface Navy 2018: USN looks to AUV62-AT for interim ASW training

11th January 2018

The US Navy is looking at Saab’s AUV62-AT submarine training platform as an interim solution ahead of any programme to replace its existing and increasingly …

HMS Duncan deploys to Mediterranean

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HMS Duncan deploys to Mediterranean

11th January 2018

The Royal Navy’s HMS Duncan has deployed to the Mediterranean to take over as flagship to Standing NATO Maritime Group 2.The Type 45 destroyer left …

New British Army ad promises emotional support

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New British Army ad promises emotional support

11th January 2018

The British Army launched a new advertising campaign on 10 January highlighting the emotional support available to new recruits as it seeks to address falling …

RT LTA delivers first Crow1 aerostat system

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RT LTA delivers first Crow1 aerostat system

11th January 2018

RT LTA Systems has delivered the first Crow1 aerostat system to an undisclosed European customer, the company announced on 8 January.  Crow1 is the civil …

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