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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.

AIM-260 JATM deal puts Australia’s missile-industrial ambitions in focus

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AIM-260 JATM deal puts Australia’s missile-industrial ambitions in focus

17th August 2026

While a potentially accelerated acquisition timeline could strengthen the RAAF’s long-range air combat capability, Canberra’s continued reliance on US missile production is also put under the spotlight in parallel to its push to build a sovereign industry.

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25th April 2017

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NASC, UAVT plan joint flight demonstration

24th April 2017

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) and UAV Turbines (UAVT) will carry out a joint flight demonstration of NASC's TigerShark UAS powered by a UAVT micro-turboprop …

South Korea unveils artillery locating radar

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South Korea unveils artillery locating radar

24th April 2017

South Korea, facing a formidable artillery and rocket threat from the other side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), has developed a new indigenous artillery locating …

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Onboard receives STC for MD500 cargo hooks

21st April 2017

Onboard Systems has received Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certification for several new cargo hook kits for the MD Helicopters MD 500 light utility civilian …

Canada requests C-17 sustainment support

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Canada requests C-17 sustainment support

21st April 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential $195 million foreign military sale to Canada for sustainment support of its C-17 military …

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LRDR passes preliminary design review

21st April 2017

Lockheed Martin has announced that its Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) has passed preliminary design review (PDR), clearing the way for detailed design to move …

GPS OCX testing moves to Schriever AFB

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GPS OCX testing moves to Schriever AFB

21st April 2017

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EDA launches new C-IED projects

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EDA launches new C-IED projects

21st April 2017

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Analysis: Where could Trump strike North Korea?

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Analysis: Where could Trump strike North Korea?

21st April 2017

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Rotorcraft Asia: L3 Wescam enters the MatriX

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Rotorcraft Asia: L3 Wescam enters the MatriX

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