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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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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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IDEX 2017: Highlights of the week (video)

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IDEX 2017: Highlights of the week (video)

23rd February 2017

As the biennial IDEX and the associated NAVDEX show in Abu Dhabi closes its doors for another two years exhibitors and visitors alike will take …

PIDS+ and Flare-Up for Dutch F-16s

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PIDS+ and Flare-Up for Dutch F-16s

23rd February 2017

Terma has signed a contract with the Royal Netherlands Air Force for PIDS+ missile warning integration and Flare-Up for its F-16 fleet, the company announced …

Polaris introduces MRZR-D2 vehicle

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Polaris introduces MRZR-D2 vehicle

23rd February 2017

Polaris has developed a new two-seat turbo diesel version of its MRZR vehicle, the company announced on 20 February.Called the MRZR-D2, the new variant has …

Italian Navy receives NH90 MITT helicopter

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Italian Navy receives NH90 MITT helicopter

23rd February 2017

The Italian Navy has received its first NH90 Maritime – Italian Navy Tactical Transport (MITT) helicopter from Leonardo, the company announced on 21 February.This is …

RAAF looks to live-sim balance KC-30A

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RAAF looks to live-sim balance KC-30A

23rd February 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) currently operates five Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from is base at Amberley near Brisbane. Two further …

IDEX 2017: GD bids for UAE 4x4

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IDEX 2017: GD bids for UAE 4x4

23rd February 2017

The UAE Presidential Guard is in the early stages of looking for a new 4x4 for their three units and General Dynamics' OTS division is …

Brighton Cronwell becomes HMMWV parts reseller

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Brighton Cronwell becomes HMMWV parts reseller

22nd February 2017

Brighton Cromwell has been appointed as sole authorised aftermarket reseller of certified HMMWV parts, AM General announced on 20 February.Brighton Cromwell will support all HMMWV …

Northrop Grumman signs LOI with PGZ

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Northrop Grumman signs LOI with PGZ

22nd February 2017

Northrop Grumman International Trading has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) to explore potential areas of industrial cooperation, the company …

IDEX 2017: Sikorsky talks Blackhawk and S-92 (video)

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IDEX 2017: Sikorsky talks Blackhawk and S-92 (video)

22nd February 2017

Balancing the needs and demands of the military and commercial aviation markets has seen Sikorsky focusing much of its efforts into customer support and aircraft …

Russian Navy receives Mi-8 Arctic helicopter

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Russian Navy receives Mi-8 Arctic helicopter

22nd February 2017

The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet aviation base has taken delivery of a new Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopter, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 20 February.The helicopter …

IDEX 2017: Cluster bombs removed from US missiles

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IDEX 2017: Cluster bombs removed from US missiles

22nd February 2017

Progress towards removing cluster munitions from the US Army's long-range MGM-140 Tactical Missile System (TACMS) is a step closer. Lockheed Martin announced at IDEX that …

SharpEye radar for Pakistan submarines

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SharpEye radar for Pakistan submarines

22nd February 2017

Kelvin Hughes will supply the I-band SharpEye Doppler submarine radar system as part of a mid-life upgrade programme for the Pakistan Navy's Agosta 90B class …

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