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

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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.

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

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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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Farnborough Airshow 2018 mid-week highlights (video)

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Farnborough Airshow 2018 mid-week highlights (video)

19th July 2018

Farnborough International Airshow 2018 has brought a wide range of news and announcements, Studio takes a look at some of the highlights from Raytheon.  Studio …

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Farnborough 2018: BAE Systems seeing increased need for precision strike kits

19th July 2018

As militaries around the world prepare for urban conflicts and seek ways to reduce collateral damage, BAE Systems is poised to ramp up production of …

Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

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Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

19th July 2018

The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Air Arm received back an ATR 72-500 turboprop maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) during the second quarter of 2018. It is one …

F-35 performs precision landing (video)

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F-35 performs precision landing (video)

18th July 2018

Earlier in 2018 the US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighters deployed to the Pacific aboard the USS Wasp amphibious assault ship used Raytheon's Joint …

Farnborough 2018: RBS15 Mk 4 in the works for Gripen requirement

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Farnborough 2018: RBS15 Mk 4 in the works for Gripen requirement

18th July 2018

Saab is developing the RBS15 Mk 4, the air-launch progression of the surface-to-surface Mk 3, for use with the Gripen E and other fixed-wing aircraft, …

Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

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Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

18th July 2018

Farnborough has been dominated by the mantra of a global Britain as the indecisive political narrative tries to project open partnerships. Winners in this scenario …

What does layered missile defence really mean? (video)

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What does layered missile defence really mean? (video)

18th July 2018

Studio spoke to Wes Kremer, President, Integrated Defense Systems at Raytheon, about the latest technology developments in the company's sensors, radar and missile defence areas, as …

Team Shadow unveiled at Farnborough Airshow (video)

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Team Shadow unveiled at Farnborough Airshow (video)

18th July 2018

At Farnborough International Airshow 2018, Raytheon unveiled Team Shadow, a partnership between the company, the UK Ministry of Defence and Textron Aviation. Studio spoke with …

BAE sets sights on Orkan-class modernisation

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BAE sets sights on Orkan-class modernisation

18th July 2018

BAE Systems plans to play a role in the upcoming modernisation programme of three Polish Navy's Orkan-class fast attack craft (FAC). The company unveiled its …

Trump plans to repaint Air Force One red, white and blue

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Trump plans to repaint Air Force One red, white and blue

17th July 2018

Air Force One's iconic blue-and-white color scheme may be on the way out.US President Donald Trump has announced plans to repaint the next model of …

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Air strikes kill seven civilians in southern Syria

17th July 2018

Air strikes on 17 July killed seven civilians in a sensitive southwestern province of Syria bordering the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the Syrian Observatory for Human …

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Fuerzas Comando begins for Latin American SOF

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The Latin American special operations community has come together to conduct the 2018 iteration of the annual Fuerzas Comandocompetition in Panama.Due to run from 16-26 …

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