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Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

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Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

12th October 2026

As global air combat operations continue to evolve at a rate not seen for decades, what will the next generation of air-to-air weapons look like, and what missions will they need to fulfil?

Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

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Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

2nd October 2026

With no formal competition under way, industrial partnerships, production capacity and air defence capability could all shape the programme as Denmark considers how to replace its three Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.

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  • “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

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Asia-Pacific round-up, night-vision market and Wiesel replacement (Podcast)

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Asia-Pacific round-up, night-vision market and Wiesel replacement (Podcast)

10th September 2021

Welcome to Episode 36 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.

DSEI 2021: RAF says Protector financial troubles a thing of the past

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DSEI 2021: RAF says Protector financial troubles a thing of the past

10th September 2021

The RAF claims that cost increases associated with the MQ-9B Protector are 'behind us now'.

General Atomics gains USN installation qualification

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General Atomics gains USN installation qualification

10th September 2021

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems can independently perform shipyard alterations of its EMALS and AAG systems.

DSEI 2021: K-CEMA Neo to make its debut

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DSEI 2021: K-CEMA Neo to make its debut

10th September 2021

Kirintec will unveil a new product at DSEI for cyber and electromagnetic activities.

Next-generation EW for F-16 makes maiden flight

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Next-generation EW for F-16 makes maiden flight

10th September 2021

Northrop Grumman testbed F-16 flew last month with the Next Generation Electronic Warfare system and Scalable Agile Beam Radar.

DSEI 2021: OAD showcases latest underwater acoustics software

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DSEI 2021: OAD showcases latest underwater acoustics software

10th September 2021

UK company releases WADER V8.3 ocean information system.

Familiar engine problem looms over new Russian trainer aircraft

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Familiar engine problem looms over new Russian trainer aircraft

10th September 2021

Where does development of the UTS-800 leave Russian MoD plans to buy the Yak-152 trainer aircraft?

India finally orders new medium-lift transports

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India finally orders new medium-lift transports

10th September 2021

In a procurement that has dragged on for nearly a decade, India has passed another hurdle in the process of renewing its transport aircraft fleet.

DSEI 2021: British Army and Adarga partner on BattleLab hackathon

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DSEI 2021: British Army and Adarga partner on BattleLab hackathon

9th September 2021

A British Army-backed hackathon will be hosted at the Defence BattleLab from 15-17 September, running in tandem with DSEI 2021 in London.

French Navy needs more Rafales, NFH90s

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French Navy needs more Rafales, NFH90s

9th September 2021

Attrition and heavy maintenance demands affect French Naval Aviation fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter requirements.

Ultra supports Australia’s Hobart-class destroyer sonar systems

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Ultra supports Australia’s Hobart-class destroyer sonar systems

9th September 2021

The contract will ensure the destroyers’ sonar systems continue to meet the needs of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Leidos joins MuDRaCE

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Leidos joins MuDRaCE

9th September 2021

USMC seeks multi-domain radar with improved interoperability and ease of integration with emerging technologies.

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