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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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22nd September 2025

The configuration of the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) is stealthy and affordable, with “advanced manufacturing and digital engineering techniques” contributing to reducing costs and achieving affordable combat mass, according to Lockheed M...

Singapore’s DSTA seeks wider partnerships to advance robotics and AI capabilities

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Singapore’s DSTA seeks wider partnerships to advance robotics and AI capabilities

19th September 2025

The technology organisation is expecting a significant rise in the number of staff working across robotics and digital solutions as it becomes more of a focal point.

UAV manufacturers flock to UK as MoD spends £270 million on Tekever drones for Ukraine

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UAV manufacturers flock to UK as MoD spends £270 million on Tekever drones for Ukraine

19th September 2025

On 15 September 2025, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that Tekever would open the UK’s largest drone production facility in Swindon in 2026. The news follows a recent trend of several other manufacturers that have supplied drones...

US tests the newest QUICKSINK maritime weapon variant in the Norwegian Sea

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US tests the newest QUICKSINK maritime weapon variant in the Norwegian Sea

17th September 2025

The low-cost, anti-ship, precision-guided 500lb class capability was launched by a USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.

DSEI 2025: Thales creating new remote weapon station and Storm 2 counter-drone jammer

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17th September 2025

Thales launched Storm-H in 2012 as an EW system equipping individual dismounted troops, and a decade later revealed details to develop the improved and more powerful Storm 2.

The integration between drones and land vehicles is accelerating

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17th September 2025

Drones and military ground vehicles are increasingly being designed to operate together as a single platform or even to convert crewed systems to automated ones.

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Singapore P-8A buy integral to future maritime domain awareness network

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17th September 2025

Singapore’s acquisition of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon will be part of a maritime domain awareness network that could include uncrewed aerial systems.

DSEI 2025: MARSS unveils new agnostic multidomain C4 system

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16th September 2025

MARSS’ NiDAR system has been deployed using sensors from static platforms to provide detection and protection for static sights, such as critical infrastructure, ports and military bases.

Denmark shuns US platform as it settles on SAMP/T air defence system

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Denmark shuns US platform as it settles on SAMP/T air defence system

16th September 2025

The acquisition, which is part of the country’s broader defence package worth DKK58 billion (US$9.2 billion), goes against the grain with many other European countries opting for the US’s popular Patriot platform.

Peru cleared for possible $3.42 billion F-16 Block 70 buy

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Peru cleared for possible $3.42 billion F-16 Block 70 buy

16th September 2025

The potential foreign military sale covers 12 F-16 aircraft as well as related training and equipment support, the DSCA notice said.

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