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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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Farnborough 2016: CAE and Draken International ink collaborative deal

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Farnborough 2016: CAE and Draken International ink collaborative deal

10th July 2016

CAE and Draken International have used the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that is designed …

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Farnborough 2016: What to expect (video)

10th July 2016

Editor Richard Thomas runs through some of the key themes that we can expect during a busy week at this year's Farnborough Airshow. The F-35 …

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USCG achieves IOC for C-27J

8th July 2016

The US Coast Guard (USCG) Air Station Sacramento, California, has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) for the Alenia C-27J Spartan medium range surveillance aircraft, it …

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CAE details Lockheed Martin contracts

8th July 2016

CAE has received contracts worth over $77 (USD) million to provide a range of simulation products and training support services to military customers, it announced …

MBDA to maintain Storm Shadow

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MBDA to maintain Storm Shadow

8th July 2016

MBDA has received a five-year £28 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the maintenance of the Storm Shadow missile used by …

Mexico T-BOS simulator set for delivery

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Mexico T-BOS simulator set for delivery

8th July 2016

The Mexican Navy is set to receive one Transportable Blackhawk Operations Simulator (T-BOS) from Rockwell Collins under a US foreign military sales agreement announced in …

Farnborough 2016: Cubic pushes live but looks to LVC

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Farnborough 2016: Cubic pushes live but looks to LVC

8th July 2016

Cubic Global Defense will be using this year’s Farnborough International Airshow to highlight its capabilities in the live combat air training environment that has, at …

South Korea to host THAAD battery

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South Korea to host THAAD battery

8th July 2016

In a long-anticipated move, South Korea and the US have agreed to base a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery on the Korean Peninsula. The …

Exercise Joint Venture 2016: Testing times for UK JFC

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Exercise Joint Venture 2016: Testing times for UK JFC

7th July 2016

The UK MoD has undergone a number of reorganisations in recent years as it battles to do more with less. The recasting of the MoD, …

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Israel requests Seahawk equipment

7th July 2016

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of excess SH-60F Seahawk helicopter equipment and support to Israel …

Farnborough 2016: Inzpire and Black Kite offer new training solution

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Farnborough 2016: Inzpire and Black Kite offer new training solution

7th July 2016

Inzpire is well known for its training service provision and the GECO range of mission planning systems but it has now moved into the virtual …

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USAF opts for tablet-based training

6th July 2016

Samsung Electronics America and Intelligent Decisions have received a contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for the supply of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2s to …

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