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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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The potential impact of US tariffs on the F-35A

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The potential impact of US tariffs on the F-35A

20th October 2025

The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs have raised questions on the desirability and feasibility of the F-35A for key US allies including Canada and Switzerland. With combined orders amounting to 126 units, both nations undertook revie...

AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

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AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

17th October 2025

The MV-75, previously V-280, was originally designed as an assault aircraft which would replace some of the Black Hawk helicopters and add speed as a tilt-rotor platform. It is now envisioned to add a greater multirole capability reminiscen...

India elevates defence systems to boost mountain surveillance

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India elevates defence systems to boost mountain surveillance

17th October 2025

India has strengthened its focus on terrain-adaptive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance following recent incursions and drone activity along the country’s northern borders.

Germany signs contract for 20 Tranche 5 Eurofighters

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Germany signs contract for 20 Tranche 5 Eurofighters

17th October 2025

The aircraft will be delivered between 2031 and 2034 and will be upgraded with the latest electronic warfare capabilities to the EK configuration.

Saab receives order to continue future fighter concept studies out to 2027

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Saab receives order to continue future fighter concept studies out to 2027

16th October 2025

The order from the FMV is an extension of the original contract signed in March 2024 and covers exploration of both crewed and uncrewed platforms.

Malaysia’s defence budget sets out major procurement goals for 2026

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Malaysia’s defence budget sets out major procurement goals for 2026

16th October 2025

The country has allocated RM21.70 billion for defence spending next year, with some major procurements set to be initiated across the country’s army, navy and air force.

AUSA 2025: GA-ASI and Hanwha to produce Gray Eagle STOL in South Korea

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AUSA 2025: GA-ASI and Hanwha to produce Gray Eagle STOL in South Korea

16th October 2025

The Gray Eagle STOL will be made available to several international militaries, with initial customer delivery planned for 2028.

AUSA 2025: AeroVironment showcases new variant of Switchblade loitering munition family

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AUSA 2025: AeroVironment showcases new variant of Switchblade loitering munition family

15th October 2025

The new Switchblade 400 was on display alongside new variants of existing drones: the Switchblade 600 Block 2 and Switchblade 300 Block 20.

AUSA 2025: Boeing wins $2.7 billion PAC-3 production contract as it explores supply chain expansion

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AUSA 2025: Boeing wins $2.7 billion PAC-3 production contract as it explores supply chain expansion

15th October 2025

Boeing will work with prime contractor Lockheed Martin to boost PAC-3 production capacity to hit higher delivery targets, as demand for the interceptors continues to surge.

AUSA 2025: Honeywell debuts SAMURAI CUAS system after demonstrations and trials

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AUSA 2025: Honeywell debuts SAMURAI CUAS system after demonstrations and trials

14th October 2025

The system is designed to operate against uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and has been demonstrated for the US Army and Department of Defense. It is designed to be agnostic and provide software and C2 systems in support of a range of sensors ...

AUSA 2025: Boeing and Leonardo partner to pursue US Army rotary training contract

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AUSA 2025: Boeing and Leonardo partner to pursue US Army rotary training contract

14th October 2025

Leonardo’s AW119T helicopter will be offered as a solution for the Flight School Next contract, an initiative which aims to overhaul the US Army’s Initial Entry Rotary Wing training.

AUSA 2025: IAI looks to home country’s recent experiences to meet Golden Dome demands

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AUSA 2025: IAI looks to home country’s recent experiences to meet Golden Dome demands

14th October 2025

Israel has developed a multi-layered defence system over a number of decades to defeat a range of air threats. The system was recently put to the test against larger and more sophisticated missiles than it has previously had to face.

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