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Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

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Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

15th July 2026

Ottawa explores expanding defence-industrial cooperation with Washington into sensitive programmes, an approach that could reshape NORAD modernisation, strengthen North American supply chains and create new opportunities for defence contractors.

UK’s latest defence robotics and autonomy competition looks to break new ground

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UK’s latest defence robotics and autonomy competition looks to break new ground

14th July 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence is backing early-stage, high-risk autonomy concepts that could redefine how military systems are developed and deployed.

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How US Army aviation training plans to address the service’s accident rate problem

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How US Army aviation training plans to address the service’s accident rate problem

9th July 2024

In response to a troubling increase in aviation accidents, the US Army initiated an 'Army Aviation Safety Stand Up', implementing immediate, targeted training for rotary-wing pilots and maintainers.

US Congress prepares $4 billion package to fund Iron Dome and Arrow 3 for Israel

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US Congress prepares $4 billion package to fund Iron Dome and Arrow 3 for Israel

8th July 2024

US representatives plan to allocate resources from the FY2025 defence and foreign operations budget to support the improvement of Jerusalem’s missile-defence architecture.

Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight

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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight

8th July 2024

Further to learnings and technology developed through the first two phases of the RWUAS programme, Leonardo is now creating a 2-3t demonstration aircraft that will have modularity at its core.

Airbus awarded $2.27 billion contract for next gen German satellite system

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Airbus awarded $2.27 billion contract for next gen German satellite system

5th July 2024

The new-generation Airbus satellites are based on the Eurostar Neo platform and will weigh around 6,000kg.

Hensoldt to supply TRML-4D radars for Latvia and Slovenia as part of €100 million deal

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Hensoldt to supply TRML-4D radars for Latvia and Slovenia as part of €100 million deal

5th July 2024

The TRML-4D, based on the maritime TRS-4D radar, has been designed to provide similar scanning and surveillance capabilities to forces on land for air surveillance.

US commits billions more to Ukraine with a focus on air defence

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US commits billions more to Ukraine with a focus on air defence

4th July 2024

The latest package takes the total contribution to $53.6 billion since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Shield AI to provide V-BAT UAS to US Coast Guard

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Shield AI to provide V-BAT UAS to US Coast Guard

3rd July 2024

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Boeing lines up helicopter deals and delivers first US Army CH-47F Block II

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Boeing lines up helicopter deals and delivers first US Army CH-47F Block II

3rd July 2024

Boeing is nearing the end of its new-build V-22 but is set to sign new Apache orders, as well as progressing MH-139 and new generation Chinook helicopter efforts.

Roke unveils new CUAS solution

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Roke unveils new CUAS solution

2nd July 2024

The Roke Agile CUAS has been designed to provide protection for military and civilian situations, as well as to handle swarms of UAS by using a range of sensors.

Sogitec combines Sword, Genius and HORUS for virtual/constructive demonstrator

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Sogitec combines Sword, Genius and HORUS for virtual/constructive demonstrator

2nd July 2024

The French company has integrated its Genius UAS and HORUS helicopter simulators with MASA’s Sword constructive simulation as it aims to achieve operational orders by the end of 2025.

Russia reaches new monthly record for Lancet use in Ukraine

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Russia reaches new monthly record for Lancet use in Ukraine

2nd July 2024

The aggressor’s armed forces have adapted Lancet to Ukrainian conditions via iterative developments accompanied by a significant expansion in production capacity

Saab releases details on Sirius Compact EW sensor

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Saab releases details on Sirius Compact EW sensor

2nd July 2024

Sirius Compact can be operated as a stand-alone unit or as part of a network with several sensors typically supporting Ground Based Air Defence with target information.

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