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Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

7th January 2026

Iran’s defence industry is now producing a range of surface-to-air missile systems and has begun to market them internationally. Using what appears to be a mixture of original and reverse-engineered elements, how do they stack up compared to other countries’ offerings?​

Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

7th January 2026

The US Army plans to award a contract through its Flight School Next competition to replace its UH-72A Lakota by late 2026.

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    Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost

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    Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

  • Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

    Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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    Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US

  • Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost

    Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost

  • Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

    Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

  • Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

    Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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Colombia confirms Gripen E/F buy, final negotiations still underway

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Colombia confirms Gripen E/F buy, final negotiations still underway

3rd April 2025

The country was reportedly “months” away from an official aircraft selection, as of mid-March 2025.

Portugal joins Embraer and Brazil on C-390 ISR capabilities study

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Portugal joins Embraer and Brazil on C-390 ISR capabilities study

2nd April 2025

The ongoing study was first announced by Embraer in late 2024 with the Brazilian Air Force, with this latest addition announced during the LAAD defence and security exhibition.

Philippines approved for potential $5.5 billion F-16 aircraft purchase

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Philippines approved for potential $5.5 billion F-16 aircraft purchase

2nd April 2025

The potential sale, approved by the US to the Philippines, is for 20 F-16 Block 70/72 jets, days after US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth visited the country.

Sweden commits to acquire four C-390 Millennium aircraft

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Sweden commits to acquire four C-390 Millennium aircraft

2nd April 2025

The acquisition of four C-390 aircraft follows the country’s signing of an MoU in 2023 and formal selection in 2024. It will join the existing contract held by the Netherlands and Austria.

Lockheed nets $4.9 billion US Army contract to build more precision strike missiles

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Lockheed nets $4.9 billion US Army contract to build more precision strike missiles

1st April 2025

The PrSM missiles, known as Increment 1 weapon systems, will eventually replace the US Army’s Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS).

US Army to field first human-machine platoon in two years

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US Army to field first human-machine platoon in two years

1st April 2025

The Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office plans to deploy armoured and infantry platoon configurations around FY2027.

Airbus to fly new CUAS UAV prototype this year

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Airbus to fly new CUAS UAV prototype this year

1st April 2025

The counter-UAS prototype, named Low-cost Air Defence or ‘LOAD’, will be used to combat kamikaze UAS.

Taiwan receives first F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft

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Taiwan receives first F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft

1st April 2025

The aircraft is the first of 66 to be delivered to Taiwan from Lockheed Martin.

Boeing to remanufacture five more US Army MH-47G Block II Chinooks

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Boeing to remanufacture five more US Army MH-47G Block II Chinooks

31st March 2025

The contract award, worth $240 million, is part of the ongoing effort by the US Army to modernise its Block II Chinook rotorcraft fleet.

Avalon 2025: RAAF looks beyond 10 years to when future deliveries may restart

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Avalon 2025: RAAF looks beyond 10 years to when future deliveries may restart

31st March 2025

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been substantially refreshed in the past two decades including F-35A and F/A-18F fighter aircraft, as well as the addition of transport aircraft such as C-17s, C-130 variants and C-27Js. Additional ...

Avalon 2025: Australia’s missile and ordnance plans excite companies

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Avalon 2025: Australia’s missile and ordnance plans excite companies

31st March 2025

Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) industrial plan is ambitious and promises big spending in an effort to create a local and sovereign capability. Companies at last week’s Australian International Airshow near Melbourn...

Avalon 2025: BAE Systems eyes customers for its Strix after initial flight

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Avalon 2025: BAE Systems eyes customers for its Strix after initial flight

31st March 2025

The Strix test effort suffered a setback last year when the prototype incurred minor damage in a hard landing during its second trial flight.

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