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US pours another $23 billion into Arsenal of Freedom to ramp up missile production

18th August 2026

The US Department of Defense (DoD) is spending billions of dollars to accelerate missile production to meet demands from the war against Iran and requirements in Ukraine. Manufacture of SM-3 and PAC-3 interceptors is being ramped up, alongside a $22.9 billion commitment to Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Canada targets 2028 operational debut for AIM-9X and AIM-120D missiles

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Canada targets 2028 operational debut for AIM-9X and AIM-120D missiles

18th August 2026

The missile programmes form part of a broader effort to strengthen Canadian air-combat readiness as the RCAF transitions from the CF-188 to the F-35A and rebuilds its operational weapons stocks.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Rangers highlight free fall requirement

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The US Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment has outlined the requirement for a Military Free-Fall (MFF) program manager at Fort Benning, Georgia.  The requirement was highlighted in …

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USAF Europe orders DeTect’s Merlin radar system

24th September 2018

DeTect has received an order from the US Air Force Europe (USAFE) to supply a Merlin aircraft birdstrike avoidance radar system for Royal Air Force …

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Busy times ahead for Indian Navy test squadron

24th September 2018

The Naval Flight Test Squadron (NFTS) of the Indian Navy (IN) celebrated its first anniversary with a seminar on 20 September, and the Goa-based squadron …

US intelligence is in bed with Taiwan space agency

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US intelligence is in bed with Taiwan space agency

24th September 2018

Growing evidence, including documents acquired by Shephard, indicate that the US intelligence community and the Pentagon have had a direct relationship with Taiwan’s National Space …

AUDS unveils latest version of C-UAS system

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AUDS unveils latest version of C-UAS system

23rd September 2018

The UK consortium behind the Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Defence System (AUDS) has launched the latest variant in its family of products. Comprising Chess Dynamics, Blighter …

AAD 2018: The house that Hensoldt built

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AAD 2018: The house that Hensoldt built

23rd September 2018

Hensoldt has utilised AAD 2018 to bring together two of its South African subsidiaries under one roof: GEW Technologies, providers in EW and spectrum monitoring …

Netherlands to get new SOCOM training facility

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Netherlands to get new SOCOM training facility

21st September 2018

Special operations forces from the Netherlands are set to benefit from a new training facility to support counter-terrorism (CT) and urban warfare mission sets, according …

BAE Systems signs GaN agreement

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BAE Systems signs GaN agreement

21st September 2018

BAE Systems and the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have signed a cooperative agreement for Phase 1 of a technical effort to transition gallium …

Insitu unveils Integrator Extended Range

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Insitu unveils Integrator Extended Range

21st September 2018

Insitu has introduced a new variant of its Integrator UAS, Integrator Extended Range (ER), for military operations. Integrator ER is a beyond line of sight, …

HH-60W training systems assembly underway

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HH-60W training systems assembly underway

21st September 2018

Final assembly of the US Air Force’s first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Weapons System and Operational Flight Trainers, Sikorsky announced on 18 September. Completion …

AAD 2018: Avionics upgrade for C-130 of Paramount importance

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AAD 2018: Avionics upgrade for C-130 of Paramount importance

21st September 2018

Paramount Group has officially launched its integrated avionics programme for the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules with an ambitious timeline of 2020 for the system to …

AAD 2018: Milkor diversifying in the defence market

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AAD 2018: Milkor diversifying in the defence market

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Known for its origins in grenade launchers, defence manufacturer Milkor is expanding its portfolio on the ground and in the skies, Phuti Jackson Mampa, CEO …

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