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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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19th July 2018

Farnborough International Airshow 2018 has brought a wide range of news and announcements, Studio takes a look at some of the highlights from Raytheon.  Studio …

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STM’s Kargu passes precision strike test

19th July 2018

STM’s autonomous rotary-wing kamikaze Kargu UAS has successfully passed precision strike capability tests carried out at the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Company compound in Kırıkkale, …

Farnborough 2018: Nightwarden flights to continue from Textron’s Blackstone site

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Farnborough 2018: Nightwarden flights to continue from Textron’s Blackstone site

19th July 2018

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems is to move its Nightwarden UAV flights to its Blackstone facility near Richmond, Virginia, to continue preparations ahead of any future …

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Kratos receives MQM-178 Firejet contract

19th July 2018

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a ten-year framework contract from QinetiQ UK for its MQM-178 Firejet aerial targets, the company announced on 16 …

Farnborough 2018: In the hands of the HaWC

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Farnborough 2018: In the hands of the HaWC

19th July 2018

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Farnborough 2018: BAE Systems seeing increased need for precision strike kits

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Farnborough 2018: BAE Systems seeing increased need for precision strike kits

19th July 2018

As militaries around the world prepare for urban conflicts and seek ways to reduce collateral damage, BAE Systems is poised to ramp up production of …

Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

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Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

19th July 2018

The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Air Arm received back an ATR 72-500 turboprop maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) during the second quarter of 2018. It is one …

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F-35 performs precision landing (video)

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KC-46 completes testing needed for first delivery

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KC-46 completes testing needed for first delivery

18th July 2018

Boeing has completed all the required flight testing of the KC-46 tanker for first delivery to the US Air Force, the company announced on 13 …

Farnborough 2018: Garmin debuts G3000 tandem cockpit trainer (video)

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Farnborough 2018: Garmin debuts G3000 tandem cockpit trainer (video)

18th July 2018

Avionics specialist Garmin is exhibiting its G3000 tandem cockpit military trainer avionics suite at Farnborough - the first such display for the system. Currently selected …

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DARPA, Lockheed demo SoSITE technologies

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Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

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Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

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