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US pours another $23 billion into Arsenal of Freedom to ramp up missile production

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US pours another $23 billion into Arsenal of Freedom to ramp up missile production

18th August 2026

The US Department of Defense (DoD) is spending billions of dollars to accelerate missile production to meet demands from the war against Iran and requirements in Ukraine. Manufacture of SM-3 and PAC-3 interceptors is being ramped up, alongside a $22.9 billion commitment to Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Canada targets 2028 operational debut for AIM-9X and AIM-120D missiles

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Canada targets 2028 operational debut for AIM-9X and AIM-120D missiles

18th August 2026

The missile programmes form part of a broader effort to strengthen Canadian air-combat readiness as the RCAF transitions from the CF-188 to the F-35A and rebuilds its operational weapons stocks.

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    US pours another $23 billion into Arsenal of Freedom to ramp up missile production

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  • AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

    AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

  • US pours another $23 billion into Arsenal of Freedom to ramp up missile production

    US pours another $23 billion into Arsenal of Freedom to ramp up missile production

  • Canada targets 2028 operational debut for AIM-9X and AIM-120D missiles

    Canada targets 2028 operational debut for AIM-9X and AIM-120D missiles

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Saab to begin delivering new missile variant for RBS 70 air defence system in 2027

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Saab to begin delivering new missile variant for RBS 70 air defence system in 2027

8th May 2026

The Bolide 2 missile has a larger warhead than the original version as well as an aluminium nose cone, which replaces a copper version and allows for more explosive content and fragments.

USAF’s T-7A Red Hawk programme progresses with low-rate production to start in 2026

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USAF’s T-7A Red Hawk programme progresses with low-rate production to start in 2026

7th May 2026

The T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer for the US Air Force reaching Milestone C is the first step towards production for the first batch of 14 aircraft, with training expected to start by 2028.

Industrial capacity under scrutiny as US approves further $8.6 billion Middle East arms sale

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Industrial capacity under scrutiny as US approves further $8.6 billion Middle East arms sale

7th May 2026

The fast-tracked emergency approvals come as the conflict in the Middle East stretches out into its third month, after Iranian attacks depleted US allies’ missile stockpiles and testing air defence systems.

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India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero positions Air Orca

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India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero positions Air Orca

5th May 2026

The Indian Army's major drone procurement programme has drawn attention from BonV Aero which has developed its heavy-lift platform for extreme terrain missions.

Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

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Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

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Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

29th April 2026

Following its investment into WinnyLab, Terra Drone unveiled a new long-range fixed-wing addition to its interceptor drone portfolio as it seeks to bring combat-proven technology back to Japan and expand into global export markets.

April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

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April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

29th April 2026

Countries releasing their spending budgets over the past month have placed an emphasis on advancing next-generation crewed programmes as well as upgrades and expansion plans for air combat and aerial refuelling capabilities.

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