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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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BeiDou constellation reaches fruition to fuel Chinese global ambitions

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BeiDou constellation reaches fruition to fuel Chinese global ambitions

25th June 2020

China launched its final BeiDou (Compass) satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on the morning of 23 June. This completes the country’s global coverage …

India turns to Russia for fighters with sense of urgency

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India turns to Russia for fighters with sense of urgency

24th June 2020

Amidst Chinese violations in the western sector of the Line of Actual Control, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was expected to discuss delivery of additional …

BIRD adds missile protection to African VIP transport aircraft

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BIRD adds missile protection to African VIP transport aircraft

24th June 2020

Israel-based BIRD Aerosystems announced on 24 June that it has completed the installation of a missile protection system on board a Boeing 737 aircraft, which …

Japanese AWACS fleet to gain ADS-B Out

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Japanese AWACS fleet to gain ADS-B Out

24th June 2020

Boeing is to upgrade transponder hardware and software on the Japan Air Self Defense Force’s (JASDF’s) fleet of four E-767 AWACS aircraft, under a $8.47 million …

Local firm to enhance Saudi F-15 cyber protection

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Local firm to enhance Saudi F-15 cyber protection

24th June 2020

Saudi Arabian Military Industries subsidiary Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) has been awarded a $12.37 million FMS contract modification for cyber protection work on the Royal Saudi Air …

Lockheed to provide radar processor retrofits for Advanced Hawkeye

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Lockheed to provide radar processor retrofits for Advanced Hawkeye

24th June 2020

US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin a firm-fixed-price order worth $22.43 million, to procure 12 retrofit advanced radar processor systems for Northrop …

Taiwanese jet trainer achieves first official flight

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Taiwanese jet trainer achieves first official flight

24th June 2020

Taiwan’s new-generation Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) performed its official maiden flight on 22 June, witnessed by President Tsai Ing-wen. The aircraft, nicknamed Brave Hawk, is …

RAF Lossiemouth to undergo infrastructure upgrade

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RAF Lossiemouth to undergo infrastructure upgrade

23rd June 2020

The UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on 23 June announced a £20 million ($25 million) contract to Galliford Try, for development of facilities at RAF …

KC-10 Training System moves forward

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KC-10 Training System moves forward

23rd June 2020

The USAF Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Air Mobility Organisation briefed delegates at last week’s virtual Training & Simulation Industry Symposium on four near-term requirements …

General Atomics to supply two more Reapers

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General Atomics to supply two more Reapers

23rd June 2020

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has received a $26.87 million contract from US Naval Air Systems Command to provide two MQ-9A Reaper unmanned air systems (UASs). The …

UK Apaches gain airworthiness software service support

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UK Apaches gain airworthiness software service support

23rd June 2020

Software services provider tlmNexus is to support the UK Apache AH-64E programme as part of the MoD Defence Equipment & Support Apache Capability Sustainment Programme Project, …

MoD reassesses abortive attempt to give Brazilian Army additional aviation capability

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MoD reassesses abortive attempt to give Brazilian Army additional aviation capability

23rd June 2020

The Brazilian MoD is reassessing a cancelled presidential order that would have allowed the army to operate an air arm. Decree No. 10,386 was intended …

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