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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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Brazilian Navy begins using parachute simulator

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Brazilian Navy begins using parachute simulator

18th June 2020

The Brazilian Navy on 15 June reported that it has opened a parachute simulator at the Naval Systems Analysis Centre. The Parachute Phase Simulation (SNPVA) …

Hensoldt to supply German Eurofighters with AESA radar

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Hensoldt to supply German Eurofighters with AESA radar

18th June 2020

Hensoldt will design and develop a new AESA radar for the entire German fleet of Eurofighters following a decision by the Bundestag to release €1.5 …

Boeing delivers first F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to USN

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Boeing delivers first F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to USN

18th June 2020

Boeing on 17 June confirmed that it has delivered the first two F/A-18E/F Block III Super Hornets to the USN for flight testing. The aircraft …

EDA approaches industry for dual-use C-UAS technology

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EDA approaches industry for dual-use C-UAS technology

18th June 2020

UAS have evolved in recent years to pose an increasing threat to military installations and critical national infrastructure, prompting defence and security agencies to pay …

Canada to purchase Sidewinder AIM-9X Block II from US

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Canada to purchase Sidewinder AIM-9X Block II from US

17th June 2020

The US State Department on 15 June approved a possible FMS to Canada of 50 Sidewinder AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles and related equipment for …

Defiant reaches new speed milestone but test progress questioned

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Defiant reaches new speed milestone but test progress questioned

17th June 2020

An experimental SB>1 Defiant X2 coaxial test aircraft has successfully recorded a speed of 205kt, Boeing and Sikorsky have revealed. The flight at Sikorsky’s West …

RCAF lifts operational pause on CH-148 Cyclone fleet

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RCAF lifts operational pause on CH-148 Cyclone fleet

17th June 2020

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has lifted the operational pause on its CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter fleet, following a thorough risk assessment. The assessment …

European team seeks holy grail of unifying airborne EM systems

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European team seeks holy grail of unifying airborne EM systems

17th June 2020

More light can be shed on the European Defence Agency’s (EDA’s) CROWN initiative to develop a scalable, single architecture for airborne radar, EW and communications …

Australia begins quest for a new trainer jet

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Australia begins quest for a new trainer jet

17th June 2020

Australia has issued an RfI for a future lead-in fighter training system (LIFTS), in a requirement called Project Air 6002 Phase 1. This formally begins …

Denmark seeks new unmanned air capability

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Denmark seeks new unmanned air capability

16th June 2020

The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) is planning to acquire a new UAS capability to support the Danish Armed Forces. According to an EU-wide …

French defence exports find fertile ground close to home

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French defence exports find fertile ground close to home

16th June 2020

Shrinking sales of French defence equipment from the Middle East and Asia-Pacific were offset in 2019 by higher demand in Europe, as collaborative multinational programmes …

USN Super Hornet tests StormBreaker

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USN Super Hornet tests StormBreaker

16th June 2020

Raytheon Missiles & Defense announced on 15 June that it has completed the first guided release of the GBU-53/B StormBreaker precision-guided glide bomb from a …

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