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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for the country’s naval forces?

30th June 2026

Investment in nuclear submarines, autonomous systems and stronger defensive capabilities for existing vessels show a clear strategic shift in Royal Navy priorities.

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Bell restarts Venom production to meet Czech order

20th July 2021

Commonality of parts with the AH-1Z has allowed Bell to maintain important component supply chains for UH-1Y manufacturing.

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20th July 2021

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19th July 2021

Lockheed Martin UK will not suffer in any meaningful way from the early retirement of RAF C-130J tactical transport aircraft and has addressed recent criticism of F-35 operating costs.

US Army orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition from Saab

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US Army orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition from Saab

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US Army has placed an order with Saab for Carl-Gustaf ammunition valued at over $75million.

France and the UK select MBDA for innovation partnership

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France and the UK select MBDA for innovation partnership

19th July 2021

MBDA will lead the new Complex Weapons Innovation Technology Partnership, which is a joint research enterprise by France and the UK.

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USN calls on Raytheon for AN/SPY-6 support

19th July 2021

The USN is integrating the AN/SPY-6 scalable radar on corvettes, frigates and cruisers.

Royal Marines trial UAS swarms and autonomous systems

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Royal Marines trial UAS swarms and autonomous systems

19th July 2021

A UAS swarm dropped underwater vehicles into the sea and delivered supplies to Royal Marine (RM) Commandos, while an autonomous surface vessel monitored the horizon during Autonomous Advance Force 4.0.

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19th July 2021

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Air Mobility Command approves KC-46 Centreline Drogue System

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Air Mobility Command approves KC-46 Centreline Drogue System

19th July 2021

US Air Mobility Command has chalked up a new capability milestone for the KC-46A Pegasus.

Extended-range version of BrahMos missile fails test

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Extended-range version of BrahMos missile fails test

19th July 2021

India is working on a new version of the BrahMos missile that will offer a 500km range.

US Army awards Leonardo $105 million contract

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US Army awards Leonardo $105 million contract

16th July 2021

Leonardo has received a $105million award from the US Army for next-generation mission command systems.

BAE Systems to support stealth technologies for Joint Strike Missile

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BAE Systems to support stealth technologies for Joint Strike Missile

16th July 2021

BAE Systems has landed a new contract to provide stealth technologies for the Joint Strike Missile.

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