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

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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.

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

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

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US Navy confirms MQ-25 Stingray first flight tests for this year

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US Navy confirms MQ-25 Stingray first flight tests for this year

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US combat drone plan rushes forward with first flight and selection in FY2026

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