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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

22nd April 2026

The Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the MDA’s SM-3 IIA by more than 1,000%.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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BAE Systems and Sierra Nevada enter GHOST programme

20th October 2021

Open architecture technology from BAE Systems and Sierra Nevada will be part of USAF full-spectrum intelligence.

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Experts suggest no easy path forward for Turkish F-16 deal

20th October 2021

As reports emerge linking Turkey with an order of new F-16 aircraft from the US, experts have pointed out that a deal remains far from certain.

Norway FY22 budget proposal (video)

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Norway FY22 budget proposal (video)

20th October 2021

The Norwegian MoD released its proposed defence budget for 2022 on 12 October.

Lockheed Martin gains US Army missile defence contract modification

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Lockheed Martin gains US Army missile defence contract modification

20th October 2021

Latest contract modification for Lockheed Martin covers components and test support for the IBCS, PAC-3 MSE and LTAMDS programmes.

First Arriel 2E assembled in Texas

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First Arriel 2E assembled in Texas

20th October 2021

The first Arriel 2E engine assembled in Texas has been delivered to Airbus.

UK competition watchdog looks into Meggitt sale

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UK competition watchdog looks into Meggitt sale

20th October 2021

Pending acquisition of Meggitt by Parker-Hannifin is subject to review.

Improved KraitAway passes trials

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Improved KraitAway passes trials

20th October 2021

ASW towed array proved its ‘exceptional sensing performance in small vessels’, SEA claims.

US pledges more military aid for Lebanon

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US pledges more military aid for Lebanon

20th October 2021

An extra $67 million in assistance for the Lebanese Army is the latest tranche of US funding, announced on the same day as an outbreak of sectarian violence in the capital Beirut.

Thailand welcomes MARCUS B to naval service

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Thailand welcomes MARCUS B to naval service

20th October 2021

In its pursuit of greater military self-reliance, Thailand has created a new naval UAV.

Philippines welcomes more Black Hawks and ScanEagles

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Philippines welcomes more Black Hawks and ScanEagles

20th October 2021

Despite new Black Hawks arriving, the Philippine Air Force is facing a dearth of utility helicopters.

Netherlands resumes Mali operations with C-130 deployment

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Netherlands resumes Mali operations with C-130 deployment

19th October 2021

The Netherlands has committed to deploying a C-130 Hercules aircraft to aid the UN mission in Mali.

Finland orders Hawk spare parts

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Finland orders Hawk spare parts

19th October 2021

Ten companies receive contracts to provide spare parts for Finnish fleet of Hawk trainers.

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