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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

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Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

2nd July 2026

Transport and tanker aircraft represent a growing opportunity in Latin America as countries in the region increasingly look to replace ageing fleets and reduce dependence on second-hand platforms.

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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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UK looks to automate indirect fire comms

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UK looks to automate indirect fire comms

10th September 2018

There is a growing demand for multinational interoperability in indirect fire support, fuelling a requirement for increased automation in communications, according to CGI, a UK-based …

US trials advanced tech for denied urban and subterranean warfare

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US trials advanced tech for denied urban and subterranean warfare

10th September 2018

An undisclosed US DoD agency conducted a training exercise during the first week of September designed to consider next-generation technologies capable of supporting small unit …

Five Eyes nations to benefit from comms enhancements

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Five Eyes nations to benefit from comms enhancements

10th September 2018

Armed forces from across the Five Eyes community are set to benefit from a series of tactical communications enhancements allowing them to operate in command …

US Army to trial 'radio-over-satellite' communications

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US Army to trial 'radio-over-satellite' communications

10th September 2018

Spectra Group’s Slingshot appliqué kit has been selected to support the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiments (AEWEs) in 2019, company officials have disclosed to Shephard. …

US Space Operations look to Five Eyes and beyond

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US Space Operations look to Five Eyes and beyond

10th September 2018

Space operations are one of the recent arenas to embrace the significance of Five Eyes integration as a key element of broader international cooperative efforts.  …

Air combat: Red dawn

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Air combat: Red dawn

10th September 2018

The USAF’s Adversary Air programmes are designed to provide the phased delivery of contracted services, and as well as saving money, the approach will free …

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Netherlands requests Patriot RECAP

10th September 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of four Netherlands Patriot fire units to the Netherlands, the Defense …

Washington eyes meeting ahead of foreign drone sales

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Washington eyes meeting ahead of foreign drone sales

9th September 2018

US officials will consider policy changes in November that will allow for the sale of more missile-equipped drones to partner nations and help the country …

Lockheed receives eCASS contract

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Lockheed receives eCASS contract

7th September 2018

Lockheed Martin has received a seven-year contract from the US Navy to build and deliver more than 200 Electronic Consolidated Automated Support Systems (eCASS) to …

MSPO 2018: Leonardo reveals future roadmap for SW-4 Solo

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MSPO 2018: Leonardo reveals future roadmap for SW-4 Solo

7th September 2018

Leonardo’s optionally piloted SW-4 Solo programme could eventually see the manufacturer implement several major component changes to improve performance. Based on a long-term planning strategy, items …

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RADA receives new radar orders

7th September 2018

RADA Electronic Industries has received $3.5 million in radar orders from a US military customer, the company announced on 3 September. The orders comprise recurring …

Indian Army orders SpyLite UAS

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Indian Army orders SpyLite UAS

7th September 2018

Cyient Solutions & Systems (CSS) has received an order from the Indian Army to supply SpyLite mini UAS systems for high altitude aerial surveillance, the …

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