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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

23rd March 2026

Project Nightfall and Project Octopus both fall under the Lyra programme, with UK industry working to develop and deliver additional missiles and drones to help bolster Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities against Russia.

US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

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US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

20th March 2026

The United Arab Emirates has taken the lion’s share of this round, with the US supporting its F-16 fleet and signing off on possible sales for more AMRAAM AIM-120 missiles and a counter-drone system.

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  • UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

    UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

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    Why bridging the gap between military and COTS systems is key to seamless defence comms (Studio)

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    US Air Force to increase JASSM anti-interference and accuracy capabilities

  • How detection-led C-UAS solutions are transforming drone defense

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  • UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

    UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

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Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems

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Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems

28th May 2025

The Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) are set to be delivered in 2026 with L3Harris’ WECAM MX-20 enhancing its capabilities to conduct maritime and land intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in regions like t...

Hanwha contracted to further develop long-range missile defence radar

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Hanwha contracted to further develop long-range missile defence radar

28th May 2025

The new Multi-Function Radar (MFR) is being developed under Phase II Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM-II) and is planned to provide three to four times greater coverage than the earlier version of L-SAM.

Final Dutch F-16 bound for Ukraine, as Sweden and Latvia commit further military aid

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Final Dutch F-16 bound for Ukraine, as Sweden and Latvia commit further military aid

27th May 2025

Drones also remain a core focus for military aid funding from various allied countries, as the uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) remain a pivotal part of Ukraine’s defence strategy.

QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025

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QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025

27th May 2025

QinetiQ has operations in Australia, the UK and the US with the latter including supporting Customs and Border Protection, US Navy aircraft carrier support and work on US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?

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New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?

26th May 2025

Following the retirement of Watchkeeper from the UK Armed Forces, what drone capabilities will be next sought as a replacement?

FCAS programme to launch Phase 2 by mid-2026, say French officials

Programme update

FCAS programme to launch Phase 2 by mid-2026, say French officials

22nd May 2025

Developed by France, Spain and Germany, the European 6th-generation combat air programme is progressing apace with new milestones expected by next year after delays to the programme.

Australia aims for rapid procurement of loitering munitions

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Australia aims for rapid procurement of loitering munitions

22nd May 2025

The purchase will occur in a short timeframe, specifically for deliveries to begin next month, with local manufacture. All this puts Innovaero’s One-Way Loitering (OWL) systems, with OWL B already in service with the Australian Defence Forc...

US military to test new Red Cat unmanned surface vessel in August

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US military to test new Red Cat unmanned surface vessel in August

22nd May 2025

Puerto Rico-based firm announces it expansion into the “fast-growing and urgently needed” maritime unmanned market.

Airbus outlines Logistics Connector plan and partners with L3Harris

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Airbus outlines Logistics Connector plan and partners with L3Harris

21st May 2025

Airbus says it will aim to have a working prototype of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector by the end of the decade as it bids for a contract with the US Marine Corps.

UK MoD awards Ascent with eight-year contract to upgrade RAF and Royal Navy flight training

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UK MoD awards Ascent with eight-year contract to upgrade RAF and Royal Navy flight training

20th May 2025

Funding of £300 million will go towards training personnel on the FIRCTS programmes to meet a growing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms.

New UK-EU defence pact misses concrete details despite ambitious “first step”

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New UK-EU defence pact misses concrete details despite ambitious “first step”

20th May 2025

Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.

Airbus, Babcock and CAE partner for Poland helicopter training requirement

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Airbus, Babcock and CAE partner for Poland helicopter training requirement

19th May 2025

Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.

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