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

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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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Farnborough 2016: The future of naval weapons (video)

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Farnborough 2016: The future of naval weapons (video)

14th July 2016

At this year's Farnborough International Airshow, Shephard spoke with Michael Ryan, the deputy programme manager at Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) Precision Strike Weapons office. …

Cubic to provide TCDL for Watchkeeper

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Cubic to provide TCDL for Watchkeeper

14th July 2016

Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS) has received a three-year extension award of $1.4 million from UAV Tactical Systems (U-TacS) to provide additional Tactical Common Data Links …

Farnborough 2016: Elbit launches Spectro XR

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Farnborough 2016: Elbit launches Spectro XR

13th July 2016

Elbit Systems has launched the Spectro XR (Extra Range), electro-optic payload, designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. The ultra-long range ISTAR …

Farnborough 2016: Tip of the Spear

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Farnborough 2016: Tip of the Spear

13th July 2016

With electronic warfare threats and counter-UAS systems increasing in proliferation, companies are looking at ways to protect and harden existing UAS systems for today's battlespace. …

Farnborough 2016: T129 nears full weaponisation

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Farnborough 2016: T129 nears full weaponisation

13th July 2016

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopter is expected to be fully weaponised by the end of the year after final qualification tests …

Farnborough 2016: Application integration as easy as INCT

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Farnborough 2016: Application integration as easy as INCT

13th July 2016

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced the Integrated Network Centric Terminal (INCT), an avionics system upgrade, as a global application at the Farnborough International Airshow …

Farnborough 2016: UK’s ASDOT takes shape

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Farnborough 2016: UK’s ASDOT takes shape

13th July 2016

Competition for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) programme is beginning to take shape following a teaming arrangement between …

Farnborough 2016: V-22 pitched to international market (video)

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Farnborough 2016: V-22 pitched to international market (video)

13th July 2016

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) attended the Farnborough International Airshow 2016 (FIA 16) to tout the capabilities of its V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to the international …

Farnborough 2016: Aircraft on static display (video)

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Farnborough 2016: Aircraft on static display (video)

13th July 2016

Shephard took a tour around the static displays at Farnborough International Airshow 2016 to give you a sneak peek at what you can discover at …

British Army trains on Watchkeeper

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British Army trains on Watchkeeper

13th July 2016

Elements of the British  Army’s Tactical Unmanned Air Systems (TUAS) Regiment, 47 Regiment Royal Artillery, are conducting training on the Watchkeeper UAS on Ascension Island, …

Farnborough 2016: AW149 is now a butterfly with sting

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Farnborough 2016: AW149 is now a butterfly with sting

13th July 2016

Leonardo Helicopters is debuting an armed configured variant of its AW149 multirole military helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow FIA (FIA 2016). James Wang, senior VP of …

Farnborough 2016: Evo selected in Middle East

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Farnborough 2016: Evo selected in Middle East

13th July 2016

The Falco Evo has been selected by two countries in the Middle East, including one Arab Gulf state, both of which already operate the legacy …

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