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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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PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong Kong

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PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong Kong

1st July 2019

Over a three-day period from 29 June to 1 July, the Hong Kong Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) opened the gates of three …

BAE calling upon UK effort to develop skills for industry

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BAE calling upon UK effort to develop skills for industry

28th June 2019

BAE Systems have called upon industry, government and the education sector to make a concentrated effort to prepare the UK for the benefits of the …

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Podcast: Transferring technology, teaming manned and unmanned aircraft, and deconstructing the news.

28th June 2019

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.

NATO releases report on defence spending 2012-2019

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NATO releases report on defence spending 2012-2019

28th June 2019

NATO has released its defence spending figures for the period between 2012 and 2019 and it will make unhappy reading for some, including the Trump …

LCS 17 completes acceptance trials

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LCS 17 completes acceptance trials

28th June 2019

USS Indianapolis, the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 17, has completed acceptance trials at Lake Michigan, the final large milestone before it is delivered to the …

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Swiss ban aerospace firm Pilatus from operating in Saudi, UAE

27th June 2019

On 26th June Switzerland banned aerospace firm Pilatus from further operating in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after finding the Swiss company gave …

UK ‘likely’ to add remote carrier to Tempest programme

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UK ‘likely’ to add remote carrier to Tempest programme

27th June 2019

The UK government has given its strongest hint to date that remote carrier and combat cloud solutions will be added to the BAE Systems led Tempest …

BAE Systems to modernise US Navy C5ISR

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BAE Systems to modernise US Navy C5ISR

27th June 2019

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to modernise and maintain its C5ISR systems. The contract is valued at $90 million. …

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NATO agrees response to new Russia missile

27th June 2019

NATO on 26th June agreed a package of political and military measures to boost its defences against a controversial new Russian missile system. The alliance …

Safran's first MFF delivery due

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Safran's first MFF delivery due

27th June 2019

Safran will deliver its first military freefall (MFF) ensemble to the French Army in the final quarter of 2019 as part of the Multi-Mission Parachute …

High hopes for Hughes BLOS technology

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High hopes for Hughes BLOS technology

27th June 2019

Based on a unique through-the-rotor waveform that enables full motion video transmission, Hughes has recently demonstrated BLoS technology on-board Spanish NH90 TTH aircraft, with a collection of …

Intermarine completes pontoon for RN carriers

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Intermarine completes pontoon for RN carriers

27th June 2019

Intermarine UK has completed the construction of a floating platform for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers. It has built a 24x12 metre pontoon that …

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