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AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators
AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

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

13th October 2026

At AUSA 2026, Northrop Grumman revealed it had invested US$100 million in its Raid Hunter gun-based air defence capability, which the company claims could reduce the cost of individual engagements by 95.5% compared with interceptor missiles.

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

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

13th October 2026

The service is updating several parts of its aviation fleet including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and procuring uncrewed aircraft to boost its maritime surveillance.

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    AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

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

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Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

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Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

1st December 2025

This test is the latest milestone achieved by the indigenous drone, destroying a target using a beyond-visual-range missile.

Hanwha awarded $482 million in major step for South Korea’s missile defence programme

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Hanwha awarded $482 million in major step for South Korea’s missile defence programme

28th November 2025

The deal to produce and supply launchers and missiles to South Korea follows a contract placed with Hanwha Systems last month for the manufacture of multi-function radars.

Leonardo unveils plans for Michelangelo air defence dome

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Leonardo unveils plans for Michelangelo air defence dome

28th November 2025

The new multi-layered defence system will harness AI to neutralise airborne threats and protect Europe from Russian aggression.

Lockheed plans further solid rocket motor investment in Europe and Middle East

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Lockheed plans further solid rocket motor investment in Europe and Middle East

27th November 2025

The company has worked to heavily invest in its solid rocket motor production capabilities, both in the US and internationally, to build a strong supply chain to meet growing demand.

Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

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Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

27th November 2025

The $4.7 billion international order for the three countries will see production conclude around May 2032.

How the US Air Force plans to use data analytics to enhance the roles of airmen and assets

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How the US Air Force plans to use data analytics to enhance the roles of airmen and assets

27th November 2025

The USAF has allocated nearly US$500 million to further the deployment of this type of technology in FY2026. It envisions using analytics to enhance sensors, weapons, missiles and human performance.

GKN Aerospace to fly new UAV demonstrator by 2027

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GKN Aerospace to fly new UAV demonstrator by 2027

26th November 2025

The company plans to develop a cost-effective jet-engine drone, going from concept to a flight-tested demonstrator in 18 months.

F-35B delivery date slips to 2026, UK MoD confirms

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F-35B delivery date slips to 2026, UK MoD confirms

26th November 2025

The UK was originally set to receive all remaining aircraft by the end of 2025, although the MoD had previously forecast that deliveries could be delayed until April 2026.

Sweden boosts air defence capabilities with Diehl Defence, Saab and MBDA orders

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Sweden boosts air defence capabilities with Diehl Defence, Saab and MBDA orders

25th November 2025

The orders continue the country’s growing investment in its air defence systems across land and sea, coming months after previous investments by the government into IRIS-T SLM equipment.

Sikorsky emphasises localised Black Hawk conversion for uncrewed U-Hawk

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Sikorsky emphasises localised Black Hawk conversion for uncrewed U-Hawk

25th November 2025

The platform was first unveiled in September 2025, with efforts now focusing on flight tests in the next year.

Barco’s vision to trust: from past to future

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Barco’s vision to trust: from past to future

25th November 2025

Barco’s story is one of constant evolution enabling more immersive, reliable, and future-ready training experiences.

Lockheed assesses possible engine options for Vectis CCA development

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Lockheed assesses possible engine options for Vectis CCA development

24th November 2025

The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) was unveiled in September, with Lockheed pursing an accelerated roadmap to first flight in 2027.

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