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Anduril and GA-ASI have raced ahead in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiative, securing contracts with the US Air Force to build production representative flight test platforms.
Ongoing discussions between Greece and Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael to acquire Spyder air defence systems underscored the resilience of international business ties despite geopolitical tensions.
The UAE defence conglomerate has put an aggressive strategy in place to increase its share of exports while navigating the growing gap between East and West.
This procurement would form part of the Indian Air Force’s plan to retire its fleet of MiG-21 fighters and replace them with the indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1As by 2025.
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13th October 2020
USMC F-35 pilots operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth have dropped 500lb GBU-12 bombs off Cape Wrath, Scotland, as part of Exercise Joint Warrior. The F-35B …
13th October 2020
Meanwhile, final assembly continues on two other LCS vessels
12th October 2020
Typhoon Pilot Synthetic Training System is being enhanced nationwide with new equipment
12th October 2020
Airbus will retrofit new communications capabilities and enhanced mission system equipment to aid RAAF interoperability with allies
12th October 2020
Increased real-time environmental awareness may allow robotic underwater vehicles to maximise their in-field persistence and operational effectiveness
9th October 2020
Almost a year into the contract for the design, development and manufacture of five Type 31 frigates for the RN, Babcock is confident that the programme remains on schedule despite difficulties faced by industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9th October 2020
The F-35 and F/A-18 have both been cleared for sale to Finland dependent on the outcome of a fighter aircraft tender.
9th October 2020
Leonardo and the RAF have completed a swarming drone flight test involving remotely piloted aircraft equipped with electronic warfare jamming capabilities.
9th October 2020
Ethnic-religious nationalism is not the only factor behind hostilities between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with Russia and Turkey lurking in the wings
9th October 2020
In light of debate surrounding how well-suited loyal wingman aircraft are in competing against IADS and hypersonic missiles, analysts are confident the systems will eventually prove themselves in contested environments.
9th October 2020
What is the role of the supposedly fourth-generation fighter aircraft manufactured by Iran?
9th October 2020
Despite restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, keel laying ceremony for German Navy corvette goes ahead as K130 programme continues apace.
9th October 2020
Welcome to Episode 40 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
8th October 2020
An engine that would have powered a long-cancelled Russian supersonic tactical bomber has emerged as a potential alternative to a proposal based on the NK-321, but how realistic is this prospect?
8th October 2020
New owners of Appledore shipyard are on target for January 2021 opening, as they look to shake up the UK maritime sector
8th October 2020
Aerospace and defence accelerator Starburst is expanding from the US into India, to work with the fast-growing startup sector in the Asian country. The aim …
8th October 2020
What's the role of the UK space sector in the global Britain envisioned for the future?
8th October 2020
The Luxembourg Army Air Force has received its Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, manufacturer Airbus Defence and Space announced on 7 October. The aircraft was …
8th October 2020
Lockheed Martin is exercising a $12.1 million contract modification option from US Naval Sea Systems Command to provide post-delivery support for the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship …