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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%.

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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US Air Force completes latest AMRAAM missile configuration audit

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US Air Force completes latest AMRAAM missile configuration audit

20th April 2023

The AIM-120D-3 advanced medium range air-to-air missile features modernised hardware, including 15 upgraded circuit cards developed with model-based systems engineering initiatives.

2023 F-35 deliveries take hit due to engine problem and Tech Refresh delays

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2023 F-35 deliveries take hit due to engine problem and Tech Refresh delays

20th April 2023

Lockheed Martin is expected to fall short of its target for delivering 156 F-35 fighter jets in 2023 due to a three-month pause in engine deliveries and delays with the Tech Refresh 3 update.

Anadolu showcases Turkiye's indigenous endeavours, but will its drone carrier concept take off?

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Anadolu showcases Turkiye's indigenous endeavours, but will its drone carrier concept take off?

20th April 2023

In April, Turkey commissioned TCG Anadolu, the country's future drone-carrying amphibious assault ship, highlighting the capabilities of its indigenous defence industry.

Australia gains rapid-deploy air traffic control capability for RAAF

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Australia gains rapid-deploy air traffic control capability for RAAF

19th April 2023

Three deployable air control centres with surveillance radars will support RAAF long- and short-term deployments overseas.

Doubts about C-130J triggers $62 million contract to determine suitability for US next-gen TACAMO programme

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Doubts about C-130J triggers $62 million contract to determine suitability for US next-gen TACAMO programme

19th April 2023

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $62 million contract modification to study the suitability of the C-130J aircraft for the E-XX TACAMO programme.

BAE Systems highlights need to invest in skills and infrastructure to de-risk next-gen combat aircraft programme

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BAE Systems highlights need to invest in skills and infrastructure to de-risk next-gen combat aircraft programme

19th April 2023

BAE Systems has won a contract extension worth £656m from the UK MoD to develop the concept and technology for the next generation combat aircraft, part of the Tempest project, but will need to ensure it has the right niche skills and digit...

US Army increases scope of Soldier Borne Sensor programme to acquire Black Hornet 3 UAS, budget documents reveal

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US Army increases scope of Soldier Borne Sensor programme to acquire Black Hornet 3 UAS, budget documents reveal

19th April 2023

FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems has been awarded a $93.89 million contract for its Black Hornet 3 nano-drone as part of the US Army's Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) programme. The contract and the latest US Army budget estimate have highlighted se...

Updated: Sikorsky accepts FLRAA protest outcome, shifts focus to FARA competition

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Updated: Sikorsky accepts FLRAA protest outcome, shifts focus to FARA competition

19th April 2023

Sikorsky has opted to take no further legal action over the US Government Accountability Office's rejection of its protest against Bell's V-280 Valor winning the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition.

UK looks to Serco to maintain and operate air defence radars

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UK looks to Serco to maintain and operate air defence radars

18th April 2023

Serco has secured a UK MoD contract worth £32m to maintain air defence radars and provide day-to-day operation of remote radar heads for five years.

US Army selects SoarTech autonomous UAS for xTechSearch 7 Competition

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US Army selects SoarTech autonomous UAS for xTechSearch 7 Competition

18th April 2023

SoarTech's is putting forward its Centralized Control of Commercial Drones (C3D) platform, an autonomous system that helps with the logistics and control of small UAS.

IT2EC 2023: Simthetiq delivers first 3D model-based training solution to NATO nation

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IT2EC 2023: Simthetiq delivers first 3D model-based training solution to NATO nation

18th April 2023

Simthetiq is delivering 3D simulation models to support a new fifth-generation fighter aircraft programme for an undisclosed NATO member.

Approval of Turkish F-16 upgrades brings hope to quest for new jets

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Approval of Turkish F-16 upgrades brings hope to quest for new jets

18th April 2023

Turkey's request for new F-16 jets remains unfulfilled, but the US has approved upgrades to its existing fleet for $259m

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