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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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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Russian Helicopters collaborates with IHSRC

22nd November 2016

Russian-produced helicopters operating in Iran will be supported by Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) under a new agreement with Russian Helicopters announced on …

Spain gets first A400M

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Spain gets first A400M

22nd November 2016

Spain has taken delivery of its first A400M airlifter in a ceremony at the A400M final assembly line in Seville, Airbus Defence and Space announced …

South Korean F-16 upgrade: BAE out, Lockheed in

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South Korean F-16 upgrade: BAE out, Lockheed in

22nd November 2016

After South Korea reneged on a contract with BAE Systems to upgrade its KF-16 fighter fleet, Seoul has now inked an alternative contract with Lockheed …

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South Korea requests LAIRCM FMS

21st November 2016

The US has approved a possible foreign military sale of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems to the Republic of Korea at an estimated cost …

I/ITSEC 2016: Air force medical training takes off (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Air force medical training takes off (video)

21st November 2016

Since I/ITSEC 2015, Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) has taken delivery of the C-130 AETD1 aeromedical simulation and training system, which is now housed at the …

Rockwell to support US CH-47F CAAS

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Rockwell to support US CH-47F CAAS

21st November 2016

Rockwell Collins has won a follow-on service and support contract for its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) on the US Army’s CH-47F helicopter fleet. The …

Kratos announces $17.75 million contract

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Kratos announces $17.75 million contract

21st November 2016

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that its subsidiary, Composite Engineering, (CEi), has received a $17.75 million contract award from a new undisclosed international customer. …

I/ITSEC 2016: Elbit introduces B-SIM for Hermes 900 HFE

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I/ITSEC 2016: Elbit introduces B-SIM for Hermes 900 HFE

21st November 2016

Elbit Systems has contracted Bagira Switzerland to supply the B-SIM, an arena and image simulator, for its Hermes 900 HFE multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), …

I/ITSEC 2016: US gears up for red air adversary procurements

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I/ITSEC 2016: US gears up for red air adversary procurements

21st November 2016

The US Air Force and US Navy are both due to issue requirement documents in January for the provision of live red air aggressor training …

I/ITSEC 2016: US Air Force addresses critical pilot shortage

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I/ITSEC 2016: US Air Force addresses critical pilot shortage

21st November 2016

The impasse between the US Congress and the White House that led to sequestration and forced the US Air Force to reduce training and stand …

I/ITSEC 2016: Top trends in simulation and training (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Top trends in simulation and training (video)

21st November 2016

As industry prepares for this year's I/ITSEC 2016 exhibition in Orlando, Florida, Shephard looks at some of the top trends in the training and simulation market. …

I/ITSEC 2016: Looking ahead to this year's show (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Looking ahead to this year's show (video)

21st November 2016

In November the simulation and training industry will once again gather in Orlando, Florida, for the industry's largest exhibition, I/ITSEC.  The show will once again …

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