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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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ITEC 2017: Quantum3D to supply image generator for Turkish helicopter

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ITEC 2017: UFA sims accredited by US Army

15th May 2017

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AHS Forum 73: NATO launches rotorcraft study

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AHS Forum 73: NATO launches rotorcraft study

15th May 2017

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ITEC 2017: ATAC gets USN contract

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ITEC 2017: ATAC gets USN contract

13th May 2017

The growing emphasis on the provision of red air adversary/aggressor services seems to have no bounds. With major programmes now running in the US, Canada …

IMDEX Asia: Could Malaysia absorb Japanese P-3Cs?

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IMDEX Asia: Could Malaysia absorb Japanese P-3Cs?

13th May 2017

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AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern

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AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern

12th May 2017

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ITEC 2017: QuantaDyn delivers JTC TRS to USAF

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ITEC 2017: QuantaDyn delivers JTC TRS to USAF

12th May 2017

In January, the US Air Force awarded the Joint Terminal Control Training and Rehearsal System (JTC TRS) Low Rate Production (LRP) programme to QuantaDyn. This …

US PACOM Global Hawks move to Yokota

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US PACOM Global Hawks move to Yokota

12th May 2017

Five US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS have been temporarily deployed to Yokota Air Base in Japan, from where they will support US intelligence …

ITEC 2017: ETSA TASIG tie-up

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ITEC 2017: ETSA TASIG tie-up

12th May 2017

The European Training and Simulation Association (ETSA) and the ADS Training and Simulation Interest Group (TASIG) have signed a cooperation agreement that is designed to …

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Saudi Arabia unveils first indigenous armed drone ‘Saqr 1’

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King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has unveiled a new strategic drone programme called Saqr 1 in Riyadh according to a Saudi Press …

AUVSI 2017: Commercial versus military (video)

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AUVSI 2017: Commercial versus military (video)

11th May 2017

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AUVSI 2017: Future proofing Global Hawk (video)

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AUVSI 2017: Future proofing Global Hawk (video)

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The manufacturer of the RQ-4B Global Hawk, Northrop Grumman, is looking to prepare the UAV for future missions by testing and fitting a new sensor …

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