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FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities
US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

National budgets and...

US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

22nd April 2026

The Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the MDA’s SM-3 IIA by more than 1,000%.

Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

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Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

22nd April 2026

While the move to integrate lower-cost missiles onto more combat aircraft is long overdue, there is also an opportunity for cheaper turboprop platforms to perform CUAS roles.

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  • FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

    FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

  • US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

    US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

  • Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

    Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

  • Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

    Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

  • FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

    FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

  • Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

    Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

  • Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

    Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

  • US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

    US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

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November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

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November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

1st December 2025

In November 2025, GA-ASI unveiled a new Gambit variant, the Gambit 6, and appears to be pitching the aircraft series to various customers in the Middle East, which is a fast-emerging CCA market. The Dubai Airshow also saw the unveiling of v...

First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

Programme update

First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

1st December 2025

Iron Beam is a family of high-energy laser weapon systems currently in development by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and is designed to provide a low-cost kinetic effect against aerial threats at short distances.

Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

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Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

1st December 2025

This test is the latest milestone achieved by the indigenous drone, destroying a target using a beyond-visual-range missile.

Hanwha awarded $482 million in major step for South Korea’s missile defence programme

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Hanwha awarded $482 million in major step for South Korea’s missile defence programme

28th November 2025

The deal to produce and supply launchers and missiles to South Korea follows a contract placed with Hanwha Systems last month for the manufacture of multi-function radars.

Leonardo unveils plans for Michelangelo air defence dome

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Leonardo unveils plans for Michelangelo air defence dome

28th November 2025

The new multi-layered defence system will harness AI to neutralise airborne threats and protect Europe from Russian aggression.

Lockheed plans further solid rocket motor investment in Europe and Middle East

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Lockheed plans further solid rocket motor investment in Europe and Middle East

27th November 2025

The company has worked to heavily invest in its solid rocket motor production capabilities, both in the US and internationally, to build a strong supply chain to meet growing demand.

Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

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Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

27th November 2025

The $4.7 billion international order for the three countries will see production conclude around May 2032.

How the US Air Force plans to use data analytics to enhance the roles of airmen and assets

Programme update

How the US Air Force plans to use data analytics to enhance the roles of airmen and assets

27th November 2025

The USAF has allocated nearly US$500 million to further the deployment of this type of technology in FY2026. It envisions using analytics to enhance sensors, weapons, missiles and human performance.

GKN Aerospace to fly new UAV demonstrator by 2027

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GKN Aerospace to fly new UAV demonstrator by 2027

26th November 2025

The company plans to develop a cost-effective jet-engine drone, going from concept to a flight-tested demonstrator in 18 months.

F-35B delivery date slips to 2026, UK MoD confirms

Programme update

F-35B delivery date slips to 2026, UK MoD confirms

26th November 2025

The UK was originally set to receive all remaining aircraft by the end of 2025, although the MoD had previously forecast that deliveries could be delayed until April 2026.

Sweden boosts air defence capabilities with Diehl Defence, Saab and MBDA orders

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Sweden boosts air defence capabilities with Diehl Defence, Saab and MBDA orders

25th November 2025

The orders continue the country’s growing investment in its air defence systems across land and sea, coming months after previous investments by the government into IRIS-T SLM equipment.

Sikorsky emphasises localised Black Hawk conversion for uncrewed U-Hawk

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Sikorsky emphasises localised Black Hawk conversion for uncrewed U-Hawk

25th November 2025

The platform was first unveiled in September 2025, with efforts now focusing on flight tests in the next year.

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