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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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British Army’s UBVT system achieves FOC

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The British Army’s Unit Based Virtual Training (UBVT) system designed and delivered by NSC has reached full operational capability (FOC). FOC was achieved following the …

GDA 2017: US and Kuwaiti military police conduct partnership academy

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GDA 2017: US and Kuwaiti military police conduct partnership academy

6th December 2017

The US and Kuwait is looking to expand its partnership and enhance shared knowledge between its military police battalions, with a five week training programme …

GDA 2017: UAE-Saudi alliance underscores GCC turbulence

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GDA 2017: UAE-Saudi alliance underscores GCC turbulence

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The president of the UAE has announced the formation of a new military, economic and political alliance with Saudi Arabia. In the lead up to …

GDA 2017: Raytheon to assist Qatari Patriot capability

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GDA 2017: Raytheon to assist Qatari Patriot capability

6th December 2017

Raytheon has been awarded a $150 million FMS contract to assist the Gulf state of Qatar with its missile defence programme, one of a number …

GDA 2017: US talks up strategic partnership with Kuwait

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GDA 2017: US talks up strategic partnership with Kuwait

6th December 2017

Days away from the start of the Gulf Defence and Aerospace exhibition in Kuwait, senior US officials have spoken highly of the country’s ‘strategic partnership’ …

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GDA 2017: Thales system for Kuwait patrol vehicles

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GDA 2017: Saudi LCS programme nets contract

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GDA 2017: Saudi LCS programme nets contract

6th December 2017

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Thales' System 21 in demonstration

6th December 2017

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Saab receives SAAF Gripen support contract

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Saab receives SAAF Gripen support contract

6th December 2017

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