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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors
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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

21st April 2026

Anduril’s YFQ-44A has successfully undergone USAF experimental testing for Increment 1, while an engine has officially been selected for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A – a potential candidate for Increment 2 of the air force’s CCA programme.

Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

20th April 2026

The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.

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Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35As and commit to FCAS as full partner

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Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35As and commit to FCAS as full partner

21st July 2025

The aircraft acquisition and Future Combat Air System (FCAS) commitment comes as the country published its Strategic Defence Plan on 18 July, which also includes plans to invest in a surface-based air and missile defence system.

GA-ASI takes step towards developing European YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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GA-ASI takes step towards developing European YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

21st July 2025

The US company will work with its European affiliate company, General Atomics Aerotec Systems (GA-ATS) to support manufacture the YFQ-42A.

US Navy prepares next steps of in-service missile modernisation

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US Navy prepares next steps of in-service missile modernisation

21st July 2025

The Naval Air Systems Command recently issued notices outlining the upcoming phases of the Tomahawk and Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) upgrades as well as the Harpoon Weapon Service (HWS) Life Extension Programme (LEP).

Portuguese Embraer programmes progress as company works on opportunities

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Portuguese Embraer programmes progress as company works on opportunities

21st July 2025

Embraer has notched up substantial wins this year with Sweden ordering C-390s, Lithuania selecting it and Portugal ordering more as the company pushes to expand roles for the aircraft. Embraer’s A-29 has also had wins in the same period wit...

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BAE Systems lauds counter-UAS drone progression with live fire trials

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BAE Systems lauds counter-UAS drone progression with live fire trials

18th July 2025

The US-based tests successfully demonstrated the first live trial of a precision guided missile from a modified TRV-150 drone which destroyed both aerial and ground targets.

India readies private sector push as AMCA moves towards 2028 prototype

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India readies private sector push as AMCA moves towards 2028 prototype

17th July 2025

India’s stealth fighter ambitions gain fresh momentum as HAL opens the door to private sector involvement in AMCA Mk1A structural assembly, with strategic support growing for next-gen propulsion and sensor technologies.

BAE Systems reveals new GCAP demonstrator design with plans to fly by 2027

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BAE Systems reveals new GCAP demonstrator design with plans to fly by 2027

17th July 2025

A key part in the trinational Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), this is the first crewed supersonic aircraft demonstrator to be built and developed in the UK in more than 40 years.

Kratos Defense makes European CCA push with Airbus partnership

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Kratos Defense makes European CCA push with Airbus partnership

16th July 2025

Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie will be equipped with an Airbus-made mission system to be offered as a ‘European’ collaborative combat aircraft option to the German Air Force.

Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights

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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights

16th July 2025

The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

15th July 2025

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 bill...

Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training

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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training

15th July 2025

Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.

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