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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

UK SMEs remain vulnerable in effort to help build sovereign capabilities, JCNSS report warns

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UK SMEs remain vulnerable in effort to help build sovereign capabilities, JCNSS report warns

3rd April 2026

The report comes as heads of industry bodies warn that the delayed defence spending plan has left smaller and medium sized businesses in stasis, unable to plan or seek out further investment.

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Red Cat looks to partnerships to expand Teal 2’s wings

3rd May 2024

Teal 2 UAV producer Red Cat has unveiled its strategic partnerships and advancements in drone technology in anticipation of the US Army’s decision on the Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) programme.

Hensoldt to send more TRML-4D radars to Ukraine

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Hensoldt to send more TRML-4D radars to Ukraine

3rd May 2024

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

Brazil moves ahead with second-hand Black Hawk deal

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Brazil moves ahead with second-hand Black Hawk deal

3rd May 2024

Brazil will replace its HM-3 Cougar and HM-2 Black Hawk helicopters with the second-hand UH-60s.

Long-range radar handed over to US Missile Defence Agency

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Long-range radar handed over to US Missile Defence Agency

3rd May 2024

Lockheed Martin delivered 10 antenna panels for its Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) to Clear, Alaska in 2020. The system will be used by the Missile Defence Agency (MDA) as part of its layered defence strategy against ballistic missi...

Transforming the battlefield: How DARPA’s manufacturing innovations is fuelling military flexibility

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3rd May 2024

DARPA has been attempting to revolutionise military logistics with innovative manufacturing programmes like SURGE. Such programmes have been aimed at streamlining the qualification process and enhancing distributed production to ensure quic...

How Israel is using space to spot missile threats from Iran

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How Israel is using space to spot missile threats from Iran

2nd May 2024

A former Israeli space head has recommended that the Israeli Air and Space Arm operate small satellites in swarms to provide the country’s armed forces with region-wide surveillance.

Spectra Group’s GENSS tactical radio to debut at SOF Week

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Spectra Group’s GENSS tactical radio to debut at SOF Week

2nd May 2024

GENSS (next GENeration SlingShot) is a tactical radio communications system developed by the Spectra Group with a modular, open-architecture solution that can be adapted for air, land and sea applications.

Ukraine taps into its citizens for ISTAR information

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Ukraine taps into its citizens for ISTAR information

2nd May 2024

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 saw the country quickly establish a situational awareness system to support targeting and provide information to frontline troops.

Aechelon Tech bags US T-45C training contract

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Aechelon Tech bags US T-45C training contract

2nd May 2024

The new image generator systems were set to allow aircrew to train with a high-fidelity augmented virtual-real cockpit.

Brunei orders six H145M helicopters following UK’s lead

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Brunei orders six H145M helicopters following UK’s lead

2nd May 2024

The news Airbus H145M medium helicopters will replace the Royal Brunei Air Force’s BO105 fleet.

Support and commitments continue for Ukraine

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Support and commitments continue for Ukraine

1st May 2024

Billions of dollars and many tons of equipment have been sent to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia over the past two years with funds and material continuing to be committed as a frontline stalemate drags on.

Boeing tests new MQ-25 Stingray software for crewed-uncrewed teaming

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Boeing tests new MQ-25 Stingray software for crewed-uncrewed teaming

1st May 2024

The new software was said to significantly reduce the time it takes for an F/A-18 to communicate with an MQ-25.

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