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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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Zephyr soars into the commercial market

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Zephyr soars into the commercial market

16th November 2017

The Zephyr UAS is set to enter the commercial market at the end of 2018 as Airbus Aerial touts the platform as part of its commercial …

Pentagon to identify specialised CT opportunities

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Pentagon to identify specialised CT opportunities

16th November 2017

The US Department of Defense Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) has announced an upcoming Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) along with specific focus areas …

Dubai Airshow 2017: AAR supporting UAE aircraft fleet

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Dubai Airshow 2017: AAR supporting UAE aircraft fleet

16th November 2017

AAR and Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) have signed an MoU to develop enhanced support services for the UAE Armed Forces it was announced on 13 …

Tapestry to upgrade CAT for airdrop missions

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Tapestry to upgrade CAT for airdrop missions

16th November 2017

Tapestry Solutions has been selected by the US Air Force to develop advanced mission planning software for airdrop missions tailored to the C-17 and C-130 …

Marines to test autonomous cargo aircraft

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Marines to test autonomous cargo aircraft

16th November 2017

The US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) has selected Yates Electrospace Corporation's (YEC's) Silent Arrow autonomous cargo aircraft to take part in a 12 month …

Insitu’s latest contract looks beyond ScanEagle

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Insitu’s latest contract looks beyond ScanEagle

16th November 2017

Insitu’s commercial business unit has secured a seven figure contract to provide Shell’s QCG business in Australia with remotely piloted aircraft services. A year after establishing …

BAE to develop testbed for space technologies

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BAE to develop testbed for space technologies

16th November 2017

BAE Systems will develop a space evaluation and analysis testbed under a $12.8 million contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced on …

Dubai Airshow 2017: UMS Skeldar soaring into Middle East

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Dubai Airshow 2017: UMS Skeldar soaring into Middle East

16th November 2017

UMS Skeldar will be conducting flight campaigns with its R-350 VTOL platform in the Middle Eastern region next year. A new enhanced version of the …

NZDF hones skills with overseas mates in Southern Katipo

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NZDF hones skills with overseas mates in Southern Katipo

16th November 2017

Exercise Southern Katipo, the New Zealand Defence Force’s largest ever exercise in the series, was held over a six-week period in October-November. It put the …

MQ-9 shows off ASW capabilities

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MQ-9 shows off ASW capabilities

15th November 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced that its MQ-9 Predator B UAS has demonstrated the remote detection and tracking of submerged contacts, such as …

Drone regulation concerns cast shadow over industry

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Drone regulation concerns cast shadow over industry

15th November 2017

The questions of how the rapidly growing UAV market should be regulated and who is responsible for the enforcement of such regulations remain primary issues …

V-280 completes 75 degree conversion

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V-280 completes 75 degree conversion

15th November 2017

The Bell V-280 Valor prototype aircraft has successfully achieved controlled conversion from 95- to 75-degree pylon and back — allowing for full hover and low …

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