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Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
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Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.
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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025
The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.
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Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
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Lockheed Martin and industry partners support F-35s worldwide
7th January 2021
Short-term deal covers support for F-35 global fleet until end of June 2021, while negotiations continue on a long-term arrangement.
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Air Warfare
UK buys SPEAR 3 to arm naval aircraft
6th January 2021
High-subsonic missile from MBDA will equip F-35B aircraft on UK carriers.
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Naval Warfare
Safe Boats wins pre-production work on two Mk VI boats for Ukraine
6th January 2021
Deal is part of a wider $600 million FMS package.
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Defence Notes
Belarus retains close procurement ties with Russia
6th January 2021
Moves to acquire extra multi-role fighters and helicopters reflect continued reliance on Russian materiel.
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Air Warfare
Boeing receives FMS modification for Kuwaiti Super Hornets
6th January 2021
Latest contract covers integrated logistics support for fleet of single-seat and twin-seat aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
DoD awards overseas Aegis support deal
6th January 2021
Lockheed Martin to provide range of services for Aegis weapon systems operated by six FMS customers.
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Naval Warfare
First NZ frigate returns from upgrade
5th January 2021
Overbudget and behind schedule, HMNZS Te Kaha returns from Canada after its midlife upgrade.
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Air Warfare
Boeing receives new support contract for Saudi F-15 conversion programme
5th January 2021
Work is scheduled for completion by December 2022.
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Defence Notes
Kuwait seeks Patriot spare parts
5th January 2021
Potential FMS ‘represents a commitment by Kuwait to field and maintain systems that are interoperable with US forces’, says US State Department.
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Defence Notes
Russia expects Prometheus to breathe added fire into air and missile defence
5th January 2021
S-500 features enhanced radar and missile capabilities including warheads to hit space targets.
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Air Warfare
QinetiQ to deliver engineering services for Typhoon
5th January 2021
Contract forms second part of Phased Enhancement Programme for the multi-role fighter.
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Air Warfare
RAAF to expand Poseidon posse by a pair
4th January 2021
With maritime threats continuing to abound, Australia exercises an option for two more Boeing maritime patrol aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
UK carrier strike capability reaches IOC milestone
4th January 2021
UK hits the ground running in 2021 with the declaration that HMS Queen Elizabeth and its carrier strike group have reached initial operating capability.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
German Navy receives more Remus 100s
4th January 2021
Six UUVs with enhanced features join existing fleet.
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Air Warfare
UAE orders more GlobalEye aircraft
4th January 2021
UAE will increase its GlobalEye fleet to five aircraft by 2025 with latest order.
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Naval Warfare
December deals reflect closer Ukrainian-Turkish ties
4th January 2021
Series of contracts includes procurement of four Ada-class corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy.
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Air Warfare
Saudis want more precision bombs
4th January 2021
Proposed FMS deal to include 3,000 SDB I munitions.
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Land Warfare
US Army receives second Iron Dome system
4th January 2021
Both batteries will be deployed to protect US troops against against rockets, mortars and other ballistic and aerial threats.
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Air Warfare
F-35s for Australia reach IOC milestone
4th January 2021
Almost half of the 72 aircraft on order have been delivered.
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![Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide]()
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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![Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide]()
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
