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

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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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Development of Serbia’s upgraded Pasars-16 air defence system completed but in limbo

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Development of Serbia’s upgraded Pasars-16 air defence system completed but in limbo

1st October 2025

The standard Pasars mobile air defence system has been in service with the Serbian Army for several years and was developed by the Serbian Military Technical Institute.

L3Harris selected for South Korea’s airborne early warning programme

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L3Harris selected for South Korea’s airborne early warning programme

1st October 2025

L3Harris’ offer of its “Phoenix” aircraft won over Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft for the second phase of South Korea’s early warning requirement.

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US Army awards nearly $6 billion in contracts for CUAS interceptors and UAS systems

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US Army awards nearly $6 billion in contracts for CUAS interceptors and UAS systems

1st October 2025

A contract of $5 billion was awarded to Raytheon by the US Army, while a $982 million contract award for uncrewed systems was scooped to Mistral Group.

Lockheed Martin secures $12.5 billion Lot 18-19 F-35 production contract

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Lockheed Martin secures $12.5 billion Lot 18-19 F-35 production contract

30th September 2025

The contract modification will cover production for the F-35 aircraft for the US Air Force, US Marine Corps and US Navy and include foreign military sales customers and programme partners.

Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

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Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

29th September 2025

The follow-on order for CH-53K helicopters is the largest one to date for the type and will see deliveries carried out from 2029 to 2034.

Helsing targets European market with new CA-1 combat drone

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Helsing targets European market with new CA-1 combat drone

26th September 2025

The UCAV, designed by Helsing’s subsidiary Grob Aircraft, will start ground tests in the coming months and is aiming to have a production-ready version by 2029.

Germany approved for possible $1.23 billion AMRAAM acquisition

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Germany approved for possible $1.23 billion AMRAAM acquisition

26th September 2025

The potential foreign military sale for up to 400 missiles could be used to enhance Germany’s F-35 programme.

US Coast Guard announces $350 million investment in robotics and autonomous systems

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US Coast Guard announces $350 million investment in robotics and autonomous systems

26th September 2025

The USCG will use part of this funding to acquire SkyDio X10D short-range uncrewed aircraft systems, VideoRay Defender remotely operated vehicles and Qinetiq Squad Packable Utility and mini-SPUR robots.

Affinity “well positioned” to meet MFTS demand, says MD

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Affinity “well positioned” to meet MFTS demand, says MD

25th September 2025

Affinity, which maintains and delivers the aircraft for the UK’s Military Flying Training System, is working on improving its fleet availability to meet UK armed forces’ training demands and boost training opportunities, while eyeing plans ...

How Canada plans to “seize” the opportunity to increase investments in defence

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How Canada plans to “seize” the opportunity to increase investments in defence

25th September 2025

The Canadian Department of National Defence has been increasing efforts to accelerate the acquisition of new equipment and modernise its in-service inventory.

Raytheon completes first test for ground-launched StormBreaker

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Raytheon completes first test for ground-launched StormBreaker

25th September 2025

The new variant was designed and tested in a little under two months, Raytheon said. The precision-strike weapon, as with the air-launched variant, is designed to be used in GPS-contested areas.

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