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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: Former CAS talks up UK forces capability (video)

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Farnborough 2016: Former CAS talks up UK forces capability (video)

6th July 2016

With the Farnborough International Airshow almost upon us, ACM Sir Stephen Dalton (Rtd), president elect of the Royal Aeronautical Society, speaks to Shephard about the …

India approves four more P-8's

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India approves four more P-8's

6th July 2016

India will procure four additional Boeing P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft with approval from the country’s Cabinet Committee on Security, which is chaired by Prime …

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DST partners to develop robotic system

6th July 2016

Australia's Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group has teamed up with academia and industry for the development of a prototype robotic teaming system that can …

Farnborough 2016: NATO AGS operators get hands on

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Farnborough 2016: NATO AGS operators get hands on

6th July 2016

Recent NATO trials to test its Joint ISR concept used live data feeds from five information collection platforms from four countries. Exercise Unified Vision 2016 …

Farnborough 2016: KC-390 arrives with new avionics suite

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Farnborough 2016: KC-390 arrives with new avionics suite

5th July 2016

The Embraer KC-390 will début at the Farnborough international air show equipped with Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion avionics system.  The aircraft will be part …

LUNA flies in MINUSMA mission

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LUNA flies in MINUSMA mission

5th July 2016

The German Army’s LUNA tactical UAS was deployed as part of the MINUSMA mission of the United Nations (UN) in Mali in June, EMT announced on 4 …

RAF C-17 aircraft trains in Hungary

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RAF C-17 aircraft trains in Hungary

5th July 2016

The British Royal Air Force's 99 Squadron's C-17 strategic transport aircraft has been deployed to conduct night flying training at the Hungarian Air Force’s (HAF) …

NATO fusion to counter threats

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NATO fusion to counter threats

5th July 2016

By combining their national analysis assets, NATO’s intelligence chiefs hope to dramatically expand their situational awareness capability. In exercise Unified Vision 2016 based out of …

BAE begins RAAF Hawk sustainment role

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BAE begins RAAF Hawk sustainment role

5th July 2016

BAE Systems Australia has started providing operational maintenance to the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter fleet, the company announced on 4 …

Measure, DJI partner for UAV innovation

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Measure, DJI partner for UAV innovation

4th July 2016

Measure and DJI announced on 30 June that they will partner to offer UAS services for the commercial UAS industry. The partnership will bring together …

Farnborough 2016: Rockwell Collins advances LVC training

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Farnborough 2016: Rockwell Collins advances LVC training

4th July 2016

As live, virtual constructive (LVC) simulation becomes more of a training reality, Rockwell Collins demonstrated its capabilities through an LVC exercise on 28 June in Toulose. …

Farnborough 2016: NH90 Sea Lion roaring to go

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Farnborough 2016: NH90 Sea Lion roaring to go

4th July 2016

The first of 18 NH90 NTH Sea Lions destined for the German armed forces is in the final stages of production at Airbus Helicopters’ facility …

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