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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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Russia receives five Ansat-U helicopters

23rd November 2017

Five new Ansat-U training helicopters have been delivered to Russian aerospace forces at the Zhukovsky - Gagarin Air Force Academy in the Saratov region, the …

Commtact unveils M2DLS data link system

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Commtact unveils M2DLS data link system

23rd November 2017

Commtact has unveiled a newly developed Mini-Micro Data Link System (M2DLS) for aerial and ground applications. M2DLS is an advanced and reliable combined digital data …

HMAS Hobart in MH-60R handling trial

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HMAS Hobart in MH-60R handling trial

23rd November 2017

The Royal Australian Navy has conducted a deck handling trial of the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter aboard the guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart, the navy announced …

Northrop continues E-8C JSTARS support

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Northrop continues E-8C JSTARS support

22nd November 2017

Northrop Grumman has received a 12-month, $349.6 million contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for continued Total System Support Responsibility (TSSR) of the E-8C …

Milipol Paris 2017: Novadem unveils new NX70 drone variants

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Milipol Paris 2017: Novadem unveils new NX70 drone variants

22nd November 2017

French UAV manufacturer Novadem unveiled three new variants of its NX70 micro drone, the NXWIRE, NXDROP and NXLIGHT, at the Milipol Paris internal security exhibition. The …

I/ITSEC 2017: Barco on MCAT plus new projector

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I/ITSEC 2017: Barco on MCAT plus new projector

22nd November 2017

Following the award of the Marine Common Aircrew Trainers (MCAT) contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in September last year, it has emerged that …

USSOCOM seeks helicopter sensor turret

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USSOCOM seeks helicopter sensor turret

22nd November 2017

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) has released an RfI identifying government interest in a turreted EO sensor system for …

I/ITSEC 2017: NCS announces new board members

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I/ITSEC 2017: NCS announces new board members

22nd November 2017

The National Centre for Simulation (NCS) has announced two new additions to its 2018 board of directors. Rob Matthews, strategic adviser for modelling and simulation …

GE Aviation receives T408 LRIP contract

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GE Aviation receives T408 LRIP contract

22nd November 2017

GE Aviation has received a $140 million low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command to build 22 T408-GE-400 engines to …

Texo DSI selects Centrik software

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Texo DSI selects Centrik software

22nd November 2017

Centrik's mission management software has been selected by Texo Drone Survey and Inspection (Texo DSI) to manage its UAS operations, the company announced on 15 …

Mexican Navy roaring to go with more Panther deliveries

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Mexican Navy roaring to go with more Panther deliveries

22nd November 2017

The Mexican Navy received its seventh and eighth Airbus Helicopters AS565MBe Panther aircraft on 13 November at Naval Air Base Minatitlán, Veracruz. The aircraft was …

I/ITSEC 2017: AEgis Technologies highlights latest VSD

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I/ITSEC 2017: AEgis Technologies highlights latest VSD

22nd November 2017

AEgis Technologies has designed and produced Air Defense Artillery training devices for the US military for over 20 years and will be using I/ITSEC 2017 …

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