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AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs
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US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

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US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

21st October 2026

Boeing has outlined its upcoming precision-landing and carrier-airspace trials as MQ-25 manufacturing shifts towards Illinois, with initial Lot 1 deliveries expected in 2029.

AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

20th October 2026

New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.

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  • UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

    UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

  • US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

    US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

  • AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

    AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

  • US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

    US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

  • UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

    UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

  • US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

    US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

  • AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

    AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

  • US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

    US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

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US Army order for CH-47F Block II aircraft takes total contracted to 18 in rapid fielding effort

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US Army order for CH-47F Block II aircraft takes total contracted to 18 in rapid fielding effort

22nd October 2025

Boeing has delivered six Chinook CH-47F Block II production helicopters to the US Army, with the helicopters now undergoing a series of evaluations to demonstrate their enhanced capabilities. The company is working with the army on a path f...

How do land and air defense forces defend against complex threats?

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How do land and air defense forces defend against complex threats?

22nd October 2025

Learn how RTX systems defend against complex attacks from adversaries including hostile drones, and multi-range missiles.

Boeing’s T-7A poised to meet UK fast jet trainer requirements

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Boeing’s T-7A poised to meet UK fast jet trainer requirements

22nd October 2025

The company is in active discussions with its supply chain to meet any potential near-term UK requirements as it gears up to replace the RAF’s ageing Hawk trainer aircraft.

AUSA 2025: Kopin pushes micro-LED plans as China moves faster

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AUSA 2025: Kopin pushes micro-LED plans as China moves faster

22nd October 2025

The plan for the new displays follows fresh investment in Kopin’s European facilities by Theon and an order for head-up displays in fielded aircraft, with funding from the US Department of Defense.

GA-ASI confirms selection to support US Navy’s CCA programme

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GA-ASI confirms selection to support US Navy’s CCA programme

21st October 2025

The company is working on conceptual designs for the US Navy’s CCA programme alongside Anduril, Northrop Grumman and Boeing.

The growing importance of the Blue UAS Cleared List

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The growing importance of the Blue UAS Cleared List

21st October 2025

Inclusion on the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Cleared List is set to become ever more crucial for uncrewed aerial vehicle manufacturers due to the access it gives to the US market, which is set to expand significantly over the next 10...

Thales’ multirole missile delivers “tactical excellence” for UK Royal Navy

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Thales’ multirole missile delivers “tactical excellence” for UK Royal Navy

20th October 2025

The latest trials of Thales’ Lightweight Multirole Missile in two locations proved its effectiveness in combatting real-world uncrewed threats.

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.

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