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AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators
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Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

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Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

13th October 2026

The Royal Canadian Navy’s CU179 Peregrine will undergo Halifax-class frigate trials in 2027 ahead of initial operational capability in 2028, while River-class destroyer integration arrangements remain undefined.

Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

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Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

12th October 2026

As global air combat operations continue to evolve at a rate not seen for decades, what will the next generation of air-to-air weapons look like, and what missions will they need to fulfil?

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  • AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

    AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

  • US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

    US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

  • Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

    Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

  • “A survivable architecture”: why resilient communications are no longer a luxury

    “A survivable architecture”: why resilient communications are no longer a luxury

  • US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

    US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

  • AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

    AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

  • Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

    Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

  • Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

    Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

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The future is here: Sixth-gen air dominance

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16th December 2025

How RTX is equipping the military airspace – for today’s fleet and tomorrow’s fight.

Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?

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Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?

16th December 2025

German, French and Spanish leadership set an end-of-year deadline to decide the fate of the Future Combat Air System programme which has struggled with a political stalemate for the latter half of 2025.

Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

15th December 2025

The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.

Canada to deepen integration of multi-domain capabilities to strengthen its defences

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Canada to deepen integration of multi-domain capabilities to strengthen its defences

11th December 2025

The Canadian Department of National Defence has created new organisations to manage the procurement and integration of all-domain solutions and allocated US$258.33 million to strengthen production capacities.

Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace collaborate on British Army ACP bid

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Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace collaborate on British Army ACP bid

10th December 2025

The pair will submit their demonstrator concept for Project Nyx, a development project for the British Army’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform.

US Army command’s Picatinny CLIK common lethal drone interface makes progress

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US Army command’s Picatinny CLIK common lethal drone interface makes progress

10th December 2025

The Picatinny Common Lethality Integration Kit is designed to overcome the issue of unique integration methods between lethal payloads and drones as well as avoiding problematic acquisition conditions created by vendor lock.

US Navy seeks new sensors for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter

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US Navy seeks new sensors for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter

10th December 2025

The US Navy intends to publish a draft request for proposals in Q2 2026 and conduct an open competition for the supply of new electro-optical and infrared capabilities for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter.

Lithuanian 1st Division to achieve initial operating capability in 2026

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Lithuanian 1st Division to achieve initial operating capability in 2026

9th December 2025

Lithuania is one of the countries stepping up its defences in the face of the war in Ukraine with a particular focus on its neighbour and Russian ally Belarus, which has been making incursions into Lithuania’s airspace with balloons and dro...

Australia invests extra A$1.4 billion in MQ-28A Ghost Bat after successful missile fire test

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Australia invests extra A$1.4 billion in MQ-28A Ghost Bat after successful missile fire test

9th December 2025

The investment includes new contracts for six MQ-28A Ghost Bat aircraft, as well as provisional funds to invest in the development of a Block 3 prototype.

Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (Podcast)

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Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (Podcast)

9th December 2025

Laser-based air defence is moving from promise to deployment as global threats evolve. In this special podcast, we explore how high-energy laser systems are reshaping interception strategies.

US National Security Strategy prioritises advanced military capabilities and national industry

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US National Security Strategy prioritises advanced military capabilities and national industry

9th December 2025

The 2025 NSS has emphasised investment in the US nuclear and air defence inventory and national industry, but it leaves multiple unanswered questions on how the White House will implement this approach.

US approves potential $4.7 billion missile and air defence system sales to Denmark and Italy

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US approves potential $4.7 billion missile and air defence system sales to Denmark and Italy

8th December 2025

Italy could field the JASSM-ER for its combat aircraft including the F-35, while Denmark has been approved for AMRAAM and an Integrated Battle Command system procurement.

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