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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

8th January 2026

Th mission systems upgrade of the X-62 VISTA variant of the F-16 will allow the air force to evaluate the jet in more demanding environments.

Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

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Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

6th January 2026

Confirming its C295 order in late December, the Spanish Ministry of Defence also awarded Airbus with its Hurjet procurement contract and both Airbus and Indra with a contract to investigate a proposed Signals Intelligence aircraft solution by 2028.

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Thales unveils new Ground Observer 20 radar

8th October 2021

The new GO20 MM will provide Forces with a 360° detection of multiple threats

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8th October 2021

The new site is dedicated to the company’s hypersonic strike programmes.

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Philippines reignites LPD tender

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Philippines reignites LPD tender

8th October 2021

The Philippines has not been having much success in its efforts to get two more LPDs. Perhaps things will turn around in the fourth tender effort?

Latest SBIRS missile warning satellite ready for 2022 launch

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Latest SBIRS missile warning satellite ready for 2022 launch

7th October 2021

Lockheed Martin’s SBIRS GEO-6 missile warning satellite for the US Space Force was completed in September 2021.

Russia to order ten more Project 12700 MCMVs

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Russia to order ten more Project 12700 MCMVs

7th October 2021

The latest intent to order doubles the procurement to 20 ships. Project 12700 MCMVs could ultimately replace 30 to 50 Soviet-era minesweepers in the Russian Navy.

AUSA 2021: Raytheon set to sign off on new AESA radar contracts in ‘short order’

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AUSA 2021: Raytheon set to sign off on new AESA radar contracts in ‘short order’

7th October 2021

After recently bringing a new AESA radar to market, Raytheon is close to securing production contracts for the lightweight system which it plans on flight testing before the end of 2021.

France seeks support solutions for heavily utilised CN235 fleet

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France seeks support solutions for heavily utilised CN235 fleet

7th October 2021

French Air Force issues MRO RfP for CN235 transports as high utilisation and harsh operating environments impact expected airframe service life.

OSI to provide Integrated Bridge Management Systems for F126 frigates

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OSI to provide Integrated Bridge Management Systems for F126 frigates

7th October 2021

The contract makes the German Navy OSI’s 24th naval customer.

Kongsberg to deliver C-UAS capability to USMC

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Kongsberg to deliver C-UAS capability to USMC

7th October 2021

The USMC has awarded an IDIQ production contract for RWS under the MADIS programme.

Thales Australia awarded torpedo support contract

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Thales Australia awarded torpedo support contract

7th October 2021

Australian Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the sustainment contracted ‘reflected’ the Government’s continued support of the country’s defence industry.

AUSA 2021: Rafael to showcase BNET NANO SDR

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7th October 2021

The newest member of the BNET radio family is equipped with Rafael’s MCR technology.

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