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USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

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USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

11th August 2026

The US Air Force is seeking additional contractors to support communications upgrades for the B-52, while multiple Stratofortress modernisation programmes continue to experience delays, cost growth and technical challenges.

Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile

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Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile

5th August 2026

Exclusive: Ottawa says its future NORAD interceptor must be highly stealthy, resistant to jamming and capable of engaging threats at very long range, while leaving the competition open to domestic and international suppliers.

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Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

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Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

12th January 2026

Germany’s move to buy Israel Aerospace Industries’ Arrow missile defence system became public in mid-2023 with approval from the US government shortly after. The first operational system is expected to be in service before 2030.

Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

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Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

12th January 2026

Procurement of various short-range systems will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with additional procurements to be made later in the year.

Can emergent suppliers of fighter aircraft crack Middle East markets?

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Can emergent suppliers of fighter aircraft crack Middle East markets?

9th January 2026

The 2025 Dubai Airshow saw several aspiring suppliers of combat aircraft to the region’s air forces parade their wares in the sky and on the ground. Shephard’s Edward Hunt explores their chance of success in the Middle East.

Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA

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Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA

9th January 2026

Northrop Grumman will provide the autonomy software for the USMC loyal wingman, which will be integrated into Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system.

Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

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Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

9th January 2026

It has been more than two decades since Lithuania joined the EU and NATO, which followed the country’s independence from the USSR almost 15 years before that. The country is now in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war with air incursions fr...

Saab eyes fresh market opportunities for its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

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Saab eyes fresh market opportunities for its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

8th January 2026

As the E-7 Wedgetail faces prolonged production and technical delays as well as a recently abandoned contract from NATO, its competitor, the GlobalEye, may find new avenues for market growth.

Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force

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8th January 2026

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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

8th January 2026

Th mission systems upgrade of the X-62 VISTA variant of the F-16 will allow the air force to evaluate the jet in more demanding environments.

Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost

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Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost

7th January 2026

The framework agreement with the US Department of Defense would see Lockheed Martin increase production capacity from 600 to 2,000 interceptors per year.

Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

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Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

7th January 2026

Iran’s defence industry is now producing a range of surface-to-air missile systems and has begun to market them internationally. Using what appears to be a mixture of original and reverse-engineered elements, how do they stack up compared t...

Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

7th January 2026

The US Army plans to award a contract through its Flight School Next competition to replace its UH-72A Lakota by late 2026.

Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US

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Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US

6th January 2026

The NATO country continues to focus on building up its maritime surveillance and enforcement capabilities as part of a major investment in its Arctic defences.

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