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New US$1.4 billion package to boost Canada’s defence capabilities

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New US$1.4 billion package to boost Canada’s defence capabilities

30th March 2026

The Canadian defence department has outlined major investments in ISR solutions, small arms and ammunition production capabilities as the country pushes for greater self-reliance to bolster its forces and its supply chain.

Electric and hybrid aerial drone fleets are expanding their footprint

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Electric and hybrid aerial drone fleets are expanding their footprint

30th March 2026

Advances in uncrewed aerial vehicles powered by renewable technologies are coming to the fore, with battery, hydrogen and solar propulsion challenging traditional fossil fuel-dependent models.

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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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Saudi Arabia’s helicopter inventory bolstered

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Saudi Arabia’s helicopter inventory bolstered

5th July 2017

The skies above Saudi Arabia are soon to be filled with AH-6is and Black Hawks as deliveries begin from Boeing and Sikorsky as part of …

Hensoldt to acquire Kelvin Hughes

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Hensoldt to acquire Kelvin Hughes

5th July 2017

German sensor house Hensoldt is set to acquire UK radar company Kelvin Hughes from UK private equity firm ECI and management, Hensoldt announced on 30 June. …

SCORCH system showing positive results

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SCORCH system showing positive results

4th July 2017

The US Army's Aviation Development Directorate (ADD) has developed a new system called Supervisory Controller for Optimal Role Allocation for Cueing of Human Operators (SCORCH), that enables …

USAF KC-10 cockpit upgrade programme completed

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USAF KC-10 cockpit upgrade programme completed

4th July 2017

Rockwell Collins has completed the cockpit upgrade of the 59th and final US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 aircraft with its Flight2 integrated avionics system, the …

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Orbital ATK to repair Iraqi trainer aircraft

4th July 2017

Orbital ATK has won a contract from the US government to repair trainer aircraft for the Iraqi Air Force (IAF), the company announced on 29 …

MANPADS threat pushes AMPS development

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MANPADS threat pushes AMPS development

4th July 2017

BIRD Aerosystems has further developed its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) and Aeroshield Pod due to the increased proliferation of MANPADS, the company told Shephard at the Paris …

Strong prospects for Airbus Helicopters Romania

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Strong prospects for Airbus Helicopters Romania

3rd July 2017

Airbus Helicopters remains confident in the potential of its subsidiary company in Romania, Airbus Helicopters Romania and its sister entity, Airbus Helicopters Industries, which is …

UK announces six-year Apache training contract

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UK announces six-year Apache training contract

3rd July 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a six-year £48 million Apache helicopter training contract on 28 June. The contract with Aviation Training International will train …

Airbus H145 gets increased payload capacity

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Airbus H145 gets increased payload capacity

3rd July 2017

Airbus Helicopters is offering its H145 twin-engine light utility helicopter with Alternate Gross Weight (AGW) of 3,800kg, the company announced on 28 June. The optional increase …

ECA, Naval Group partner to navalise T180 UAV

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ECA, Naval Group partner to navalise T180 UAV

3rd July 2017

ECA Group has partnered with Naval Group to prepare its IT180 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for integration on ships, it was announced …

Raytheon makes out like a bandit in Taiwan

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Raytheon makes out like a bandit in Taiwan

3rd July 2017

There was nothing new in the first arms package released by the Trump administration that Taiwan did not already have in its inventory, beyond some …

Congress approves ISR G550s for Australia

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Congress approves ISR G550s for Australia

3rd July 2017

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the State Department has approved the sale to Australia of up to five Gulfstream G550 aircraft, …

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