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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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LAAD 2017: Airbus bullish about market status

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LAAD 2017: Airbus bullish about market status

5th April 2017

Airbus has said it remains committed to its regional footprint in South America through its array of current and future programmes.Mesrob Karalekian, VP for Latin …

MQ-4C flies with upgraded software suite

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MQ-4C flies with upgraded software suite

5th April 2017

The US Navy's MQ-4C Triton UAS has flown with an upgraded software suite following the completion of formal lab testing, Northrop Grumman announced on 4 …

Engine issues hinder USCG operations

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Engine issues hinder USCG operations

5th April 2017

As the US Coast Guard (USCG) continues to acquire new cutters all is not plain sailing, with a new report revealing engine issues are hampering …

​LAAD 2017: Guarani slows down

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​LAAD 2017: Guarani slows down

5th April 2017

As the Brazilian defence budget gets more constrained the army is being forced to delay it major programmes.The VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 armoured vehicle programme is …

SAS 2017: USN highlights DDG-51 restart success

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SAS 2017: USN highlights DDG-51 restart success

5th April 2017

With the recent delivery of the first two 'restart' DDG-51 destroyers from each of the two manufacturing shipyards, US Navy (USN) representatives are highlighting the …

CH-53K reaches production milestone

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CH-53K reaches production milestone

5th April 2017

Despite some bumps in the road, the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion has been approved for production by the Pentagon.First launched in 2003, the Heavy Lift …

SAS 2017: Navy identifies Triton basing plans

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SAS 2017: Navy identifies Triton basing plans

5th April 2017

US Navy representatives have outlined the organisational and aircraft basing plans for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system, which supports the navy's Integrated Maritime Patrol …

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SRC to continue Sensor Beam programme work

5th April 2017

SRC will continue development work on the US Air Force's Sensor Beam programme, the company announced on 4 April. The $95.7 million contract was awarded …

New MoD logistics hub opens

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New MoD logistics hub opens

5th April 2017

A new military logistics hubs has been opened by the UK Ministry of Defence at MoD Donnington in Shropshire.The Defence Fulfilment Centre (DFC) is an …

Harris anticipates Australian Land 2072 contract

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Harris anticipates Australian Land 2072 contract

5th April 2017

Communications systems currently constitute the majority of Harris Corporation's business in Australia, with Harris actively working towards the award of a multi-million dollar contract under …

Milipol Asia 2017: Jaeger UGV ready for sale

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Milipol Asia 2017: Jaeger UGV ready for sale

5th April 2017

ST Kinetics' new line of Jaeger 6 UGVs is now ready for sale, it was revealed at the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 show in Singapore.At 2.4m …

RAN receives AWD Command Team Trainer

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RAN receives AWD Command Team Trainer

5th April 2017

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has accepted the Hobart class Command Team Trainer as part of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) programme, the AWD Alliance …

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