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Singapore Airshow 2026: Embraer still sees future C-390 opportunities in region following RSAF snub

3rd February 2026

The company disclosed several defence contracts and upgrades for its defence aircraft at the show, including additional Super Tucano orders and a new C-390 Millennium customer, Uzbekistan.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing eyes $65 billion Asia-Pacific market despite Indonesia F-15 halt

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing eyes $65 billion Asia-Pacific market despite Indonesia F-15 halt

3rd February 2026

With a growing customer list and portfolio expansion in the region, the company has said that it has a strong ongoing commitment to Asia-Pacific.

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How the US Army is preparing its rotary wings fleet for tomorrow’s warfare

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How the US Army is preparing its rotary wings fleet for tomorrow’s warfare

3rd April 2024

The branch has been upgrading its helicopters with advanced sensors, systems and technologies.

Lockheed takes US JAGM and Hellfire follow-on production order

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Lockheed takes US JAGM and Hellfire follow-on production order

2nd April 2024

The total contract award value for Hellfire and JAGM missiles for the US services was set out for up to $4.5 billion between 2023 and 2025.

Netherlands upgrades MQ-9A Reaper fleet

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Netherlands upgrades MQ-9A Reaper fleet

2nd April 2024

The improvements the Dutch MQ-9A Reapers will receive will include maritime radars, extended-range fuel tanks and weapons.

US hypersonic programmes to receive almost $7 billion in 2025

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US hypersonic programmes to receive almost $7 billion in 2025

2nd April 2024

The investments in hypersonic capabilities, part of the US$9.8 billion fund the Pentagon requested for long-range fires, will cover several initiatives across all domains.

UK F-35 deliveries navigate TR-3 software snag as MoD keeps cool

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UK F-35 deliveries navigate TR-3 software snag as MoD keeps cool

29th March 2024

While the Royal Air Force recently received two new Lightning F-35B jets, delays in TR-3 software implementation have raised questions about the delivery of the remaining 13 Lockheed Martin jets.

First USMC Bell AH-1Z goes in for power upgrade

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First USMC Bell AH-1Z goes in for power upgrade

29th March 2024

The Bell Textron AH-1Z Viper, an attack helicopter designed to operate and destroy targets in extreme environments, achieved IOC in February 2011.

UK disposable frontline drones set for 2025 deployment while collaborative platforms await decision

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UK disposable frontline drones set for 2025 deployment while collaborative platforms await decision

28th March 2024

Reflecting on lessons learned from the cancellation of the Mosquito programme, the Royal Air Force has redefined the role of uncrewed systems within its ranks through a tiered system.

New Estonian night vision devices to help against “significantly” larger enemy

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New Estonian night vision devices to help against “significantly” larger enemy

28th March 2024

Argus is a family of Mil-Spec I2 multipurpose monocular systems that can be operated handheld or head-, helmet- or weapon-mounted.

Boeing starts construction on first final assembly facility outside North America

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Boeing starts construction on first final assembly facility outside North America

27th March 2024

The site will manufacture the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, the first combat aircraft manufactured, engineered and designed in Australia in more than 50 years.

Lockheed Martin signs with Patria for F-35 landing gear doors

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Lockheed Martin signs with Patria for F-35 landing gear doors

27th March 2024

Finland’s purchase of F-35A aircraft was approved as a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) in October 2020 and 14 months later the aircraft was selected by the Finnish government. The FMS announcement noted a deal for 64 F-35A aircraft along with m...

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27th March 2024

Following the successful launch of its Decisive Edge Training newsletter in 2023, Shephard is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott R Gourley as the next editor of this leading digital publication.

Germany orders more Patriot air defence systems

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Germany orders more Patriot air defence systems

26th March 2024

The US Army has acquired more than 1,100 launchers of which it has exported at least 200 launchers, while more than 10,000 Patriot missiles have been produced to date.

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