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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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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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