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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

23rd March 2026

Project Nightfall and Project Octopus both fall under the Lyra programme, with UK industry working to develop and deliver additional missiles and drones to help bolster Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities against Russia.

US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

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US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

20th March 2026

The United Arab Emirates has taken the lion’s share of this round, with the US supporting its F-16 fleet and signing off on possible sales for more AMRAAM AIM-120 missiles and a counter-drone system.

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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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Australia boosts EW capabilities

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Australia boosts EW capabilities

14th September 2016

The electronic warfare (EW) capabilities of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will receive a shot in the arm, with AU$500 million ($386.3 million) being allocated …

Boeing’s T-X aircraft unveiled

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Boeing’s T-X aircraft unveiled

13th September 2016

At a ceremony held at Boeing’s Phantom Works in St Louis, Boeing and Saab unveiled their new aircraft for the US Air Force’s T-X programme. …

More Mi-35Ms for Kazakhstan

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More Mi-35Ms for Kazakhstan

13th September 2016

Just three months before the scheduled delivery of four Mi-35Ms to the Kazakhstan Air Force by Rostvertol, Astana has decided to procure four more examples …

Industry prepares for C-17 ATS re-bid

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Industry prepares for C-17 ATS re-bid

13th September 2016

In October, the US training and simulation industry is expecting to receive the request for proposal (RFP) documents for the C-17 III Globemaster aircrew training …

Mi-38 begins certification tests

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Mi-38 begins certification tests

13th September 2016

Russian Helicopters is conducting additional certification testing on the Mi-38-2 medium transport helicopter, the company announced on 8 September, in order to enhance the aircraft’s …

Elbit Systems announces SPECTRO XR order

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Elbit Systems announces SPECTRO XR order

13th September 2016

Elbit Systems has been awarded a four-year contract worth more than $90 million by an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country, for the supply its Spectro XR advanced …

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Russian Helicopters to upgrade Mi-26T2

12th September 2016

Russian Helicopters has announced that it is upgrading the Mi-26T2 helicopter for the Russian Ministry of Defence. The main upgrades include improvements to the aircraft's navigation precision …

Octopus ISR Systems introduces MTI

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Octopus ISR Systems introduces MTI

12th September 2016

Octopus ISR Systems has unveiled a new Moving Target Indicator (MTI) capability for UAS platforms, the company announced on 8 September. The MTI is able …

US Navy demonstrates Blackwing UAV

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US Navy demonstrates Blackwing UAV

12th September 2016

The US Navy has successfully demonstrated the ability of the submarine-launched Blackwing UAS to link with a swarm of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) and communicate …

What is going to replace USAF Huey?

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What is going to replace USAF Huey?

12th September 2016

The Pentagon has published much anticipated details of its search for a new helicopter under the US Air Force's (USAF) UH-1N Iroquois helicopter replacement programme. …

HAL stacks up helicopter orders

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HAL stacks up helicopter orders

12th September 2016

The recent technical flight of the Bangalore-built Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) on 6 September could result in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) winning an order for …

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Jiangsu Tianyu to work on unmanned helicopter

12th September 2016

Jiangsu Tianyu Aviation Technology and the 60th Research Institute of the General Staff Department of the Chinese Army have signed a partnership for an unmanned …

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