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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

23rd March 2026

Project Nightfall and Project Octopus both fall under the Lyra programme, with UK industry working to develop and deliver additional missiles and drones to help bolster Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities against Russia.

US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

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US approves $16.5 billion in ‘emergency’ sales for air defence equipment for Middle East allies

20th March 2026

The United Arab Emirates has taken the lion’s share of this round, with the US supporting its F-16 fleet and signing off on possible sales for more AMRAAM AIM-120 missiles and a counter-drone system.

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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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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, …

Thai army to buy four more Black Hawks

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Thai army to buy four more Black Hawks

3rd July 2017

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) will order four more UH-60M Black Hawks from Sikorsky after receiving US congressional approval. This acquisition will enable the RTA …

Singapore reorganises military to fight terrorism

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Singapore reorganises military to fight terrorism

30th June 2017

Terrorism is the Singapore Ministry of Defence’s (MINDEF) top priority, and it has taken numerous measures to defend the island across all spectrums. Defence Minister …

BDA awarded C-17A contract

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BDA awarded C-17A contract

30th June 2017

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has been awarded an Australian C-17A sustainment services contract worth AUD $70 million ($53.15 million), the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) …

SKCG receives Second S-92 helicopter

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SKCG receives Second S-92 helicopter

30th June 2017

The South Korea Coast Guard (SKCG) has received its second S-92 search and rescue helicopter from Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin announced on 27 June. The unit will …

Apache Helicopter fires high-energy laser

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Apache Helicopter fires high-energy laser

29th June 2017

A high-energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter acquired and hit an unmanned target during a recent firing test conducted at White Sands …

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ViaSat receives MIDS JTRS contract

29th June 2017

ViaSat will supply Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) to the US Navy and US Air Force (USAF) under a $88.3 …

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