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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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COTSEA to manufacture CH-47 components

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COTSEA to manufacture CH-47 components

6th June 2017

Germany's COTESA has been awarded a five-year contract by Boeing to manufacture key components for the global CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet, Boeing announced on 1 June. …

Netherlands MoD orders Integrator UAS

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Netherlands MoD orders Integrator UAS

6th June 2017

Insitu has received a contract for its Integrator UAS from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 1 June. Under the contract, Insitu …

EW Europe: BriteCloud tested with Danish F-16

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EW Europe: BriteCloud tested with Danish F-16

6th June 2017

Leonardo’s newest generation BriteCloud expendable active decoy is on track for initial deliveries by the end of 2017, having been tested for the first time …

EW Europe: Typhoon goes 5th gen (video)

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EW Europe: Typhoon goes 5th gen (video)

6th June 2017

The Eurofighter Typhoon is one of the most advanced multirole fighters in the world, and now there are plans afoot to upgrades the sensors and …

EW Europe: Thales tackles drone threat (video)

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EW Europe: Thales tackles drone threat (video)

6th June 2017

Shephard recently spoke to French aerospace company Thales about its development of a new counter-UAS system, which has been developed to address the growing threat from …

EW Europe: Top trends in electronic warfare (video)

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EW Europe: Top trends in electronic warfare (video)

6th June 2017

Ahead of this year's EW Europe conference and exhibition in London, we look at the top trends in the electronic warfare arena and how technology …

EW Europe: IAI Elta seeks unified vision

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EW Europe: IAI Elta seeks unified vision

5th June 2017

Technology associated with signals intelligence (SIGINT) must feature improved levels of sensitivity and frequency coverage in order to keep pace with emerging requirements from the …

Lockheed releases Prepar3D v4

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Lockheed releases Prepar3D v4

5th June 2017

Lockheed Martin has released the fourth version of its Prepar3D training and simulation software, the company announced on 31 May. With an update to a …

Indago UAS completes BVLOS inspection

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Indago UAS completes BVLOS inspection

5th June 2017

Lockheed Martin has completed a beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) pipeline and well asset inspection using the Indago 2 UAS, the company announced on 31 May.  …

Rockwell Collins for Canadian DACAS

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Rockwell Collins for Canadian DACAS

5th June 2017

Rockwell Collins will provide its Android-based joint-fires system to the Canadian Army under a contract announced on 31 May.The Android-based joint-fires systems will form the army’s Digitally-Assisted …

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Saab to continue Gripen support

5th June 2017

Saab has signed a $217.98 million contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for the continued support and maintenance of Gripen C/D aircraft, the …

Thales rolls out truck-mounted BMD radar

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Thales rolls out truck-mounted BMD radar

5th June 2017

Thales is in discussions with the French military about a possible truck-mounted variant of its Sea Fire radar system.It could be utilised for missions including ballistic …

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