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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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South Korea is modernising its military helicopter fleet via a recently unveiled plan that includes buying additional maritime-based rotorcraft and upgrading existing Chinooks. The Defense …

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24th January 2017

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23rd January 2017

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Turkey orders Roll-Royce’s MTU engines

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23rd January 2017

Rolls-Royce will supply MTU diesel engines for six new search and rescue (SAR) vessels being built by Damen Shipyards for the Turkish Coast Guard, the …

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USAF receives E-3 with cockpit upgrade

23rd January 2017

The US Air Force (USAF) has received back into service the first E-3 Sentry aircraft to undergo the DRAGON cockpit modification programme, the USAF announced …

Brazilian Army extends Cougars’ life

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Brazilian Army extends Cougars’ life

23rd January 2017

The Brazilian Army is extending the life of two additional HM-3 Cougar medium multirole helicopters following an amendment contract to Helibras, the Brazilian helicopter manufacturer. …

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Med-Eng launches Avenger UGV

23rd January 2017

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FN Herstal introduces SmartCore

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FN Herstal introduces SmartCore

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Indian Army to receive lightweight helmets

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Indian Army to receive lightweight helmets

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Indonesia ogles an A400M fleet

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