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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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26th July 2017

Russian Helicopters and Russia’s state-owned leasing company GTLK signed on 20 July 2017 a contract detailing the delivery of 30 EMS helicopters under a newly-designed, …

Philippines receives Cessna ISR aircraft

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Philippines receives Cessna ISR aircraft

26th July 2017

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has received from the US a pair of Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft outfitted with an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) …

US demos robotic aviation refuelling system

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US demos robotic aviation refuelling system

25th July 2017

The US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) recently demonstrated initial capabilities of an unmanned air refuelling system to limit helicopters' …

USAF squadron takes control of WGS-9

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USAF squadron takes control of WGS-9

25th July 2017

The US Air Force’s (USAF) 4th Space Operations Squadron (4 SOPS) has taken over the operational control of the ninth Wideband Global SATCOM satellite (WGS-9), …

Analysis: UAVs in the wrong hands

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Analysis: UAVs in the wrong hands

25th July 2017

With the proliferation of commercial-off-the-shelf UAVs employed by extremist organisations in the Middle East, the defence and security sector continues to ramp up capabilities to …

Mixed results for Philippine maritime surveillance

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Mixed results for Philippine maritime surveillance

25th July 2017

The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) second quest to acquire a pair of maritime patrol aircraft met with failure on 21 July when all contenders were …

KC-10 Extenders successfully refuel C-17s

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KC-10 Extenders successfully refuel C-17s

24th July 2017

Three US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extenders have refuelled five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft carrying over 300 coalition paratroopers across the Pacific Ocean, the USAF …

IDE wins support contract from NSPA

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IDE wins support contract from NSPA

24th July 2017

Intracom Defense Electronics (IDE) has signed a three year contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) following an international competition, the company announced on …

PGZ signs MoU with IAI

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PGZ signs MoU with IAI

24th July 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a number of aviation technologies for …

Inzpire to support Protector RPAS training development

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Inzpire to support Protector RPAS training development

21st July 2017

Inzpire will provide subject matter expertise to support the development of training for the Royal Air Force’s future Protector UAS. The company announced a contract …

France pursues AWACS cockpit upgrade

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France pursues AWACS cockpit upgrade

21st July 2017

The French air force is set to receive a new digital cockpit upgrade for its four-strong Boeing E-3F airborne warning and control system (AWACS) fleet, …

Russian Helicopters unveils VRT300

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Russian Helicopters unveils VRT300

21st July 2017

The VRT300 is the latest VTOL drone to be unveiled by Russian Helicopters. It is developed by the company’s newly-established design department, VR-Technologies, it uses …

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