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AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

13th October 2026

At AUSA 2026, Northrop Grumman revealed it had invested US$100 million in its Raid Hunter gun-based air defence capability, which the company claims could reduce the cost of individual engagements by 95.5% compared with interceptor missiles.

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13th October 2026

The service is updating several parts of its aviation fleet including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and procuring uncrewed aircraft to boost its maritime surveillance.

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Typhoon gearing for Tornado’s capabilities

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Typhoon gearing for Tornado’s capabilities

13th November 2017

The UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fleet is poised for new capability upgrades as the aircraft are readied to take on the role currently …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish delight at Karayel presence

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish delight at Karayel presence

13th November 2017

Turkish company Vestel Defence has ventured to display its Karayel-SU for the first time at an overseas exhibition, one of a number of international manufacturers …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Steel Rock ready for the international skies

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Steel Rock ready for the international skies

13th November 2017

UK-based company Steel Rock is launching its range of UAV and counter-UAV products to the international market at the Dubai Airshow 2017. Steel Rock designs …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)

12th November 2017

Rotary editor Helen Haxell runs through the highlights of the first day at the Dubai Airshow 2017 including the wide presence of UAVs from around …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Japan's C2 makes a presence (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Japan's C2 makes a presence (video)

12th November 2017

UV editor Richard Thomas talks through the significance of the Japanese Air Force's Kawasaki C-2 aircraft presence at the Dubai Airshow 2017.

​Dubai Airshow 2017: Atlas Aerospace expects opportunity from French focus

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​Dubai Airshow 2017: Atlas Aerospace expects opportunity from French focus

12th November 2017

France’s interest in developing its civil and military markets in the UAE is helping companies like Abu Dhabi-based Atlas Aerospace explore new business opportunities in …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Bell 505 military trainer ready for Middle East

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Bell 505 military trainer ready for Middle East

12th November 2017

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Fighter aircraft programmes (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Fighter aircraft programmes (video)

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Countries across the Middle East are in the process of modernising their fast jet fleets, with major billion dollar deals signed by Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar …

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Middle East helicopter programmes (video)

11th November 2017

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Lockheed to develop fibre laser for AFRL

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Lockheed to develop fibre laser for AFRL

10th November 2017

Lockheed Martin has received a $26.3 million contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to design and produce a high-power fibre laser, the …

Opinion: London’s latest SDSR review attempts to square the defence circle

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Opinion: London’s latest SDSR review attempts to square the defence circle

10th November 2017

The UK has adopted a policy of conducting a Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) every five years. The process aims to review commitments, ensure …

Boeing concludes acquisition of Aurora

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Boeing concludes acquisition of Aurora

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