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AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

13th October 2026

At AUSA 2026, Northrop Grumman revealed it had invested US$100 million in its Raid Hunter gun-based air defence capability, which the company claims could reduce the cost of individual engagements by 95.5% compared with interceptor missiles.

US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

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US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

13th October 2026

The service is updating several parts of its aviation fleet including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and procuring uncrewed aircraft to boost its maritime surveillance.

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GA-ASI produces first EagleEye radar

27th August 2024

EagleEye will act as a “drop-in” radar upgrade for US UAS.

First RAAF pilot completes Ghost Bat training

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First RAAF pilot completes Ghost Bat training

23rd August 2024

Designed as a multirole system to escort crewed aircraft, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat began development in 2013 and took its first flight in February 2021. The training of the first military pilot is a major milestone.

Will F-16s and Mirage 2000s have a major impact on Ukraine’s counter-attack?

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Will F-16s and Mirage 2000s have a major impact on Ukraine’s counter-attack?

22nd August 2024

The first F-16s have arrived in Ukraine, and Mirage 2000-5s may follow. But how much will they matter to the outcome of the conflict?

QinetiQ to build silent hangar for UK to test GPS jamming resilience

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QinetiQ to build silent hangar for UK to test GPS jamming resilience

22nd August 2024

The hangar will allow for rigorous testing of technologies on modern defence assets, without allowing jamming signals to escape into the wild.

Thunderstrike establishes major drone facility at Danish airport

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Thunderstrike establishes major drone facility at Danish airport

22nd August 2024

The hangar will be used to eventually produce 200-300 drones per year.

MARV-EL passes performance evaluation for uncrewed aerial resupply

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MARV-EL passes performance evaluation for uncrewed aerial resupply

20th August 2024

The system will now move on to data analysis and rapid prototyping, so it can be deployed as fast as possible.

The last of the US new Presidential helicopters handed over

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The last of the US new Presidential helicopters handed over

20th August 2024

The VH-92A is a militarised version of the S-92A and replaces the existing fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N and VH-92A helicopters.

Northrop Grumman completes test flights of new scalable sensor

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Northrop Grumman completes test flights of new scalable sensor

20th August 2024

Northrop Grumman’s Electronically-Scanned Multifunction Reconfigurable Integrated Sensor (EMRIS) sensor can perform radar, EW and communications functions using a single array.

US Replicator drone programme enters second year facing uncertainties and challenges

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US Replicator drone programme enters second year facing uncertainties and challenges

20th August 2024

To date, it is unclear to what extent the effort advanced. In order to progress, it also needs to address issues related to budget, doctrine and integration.

Japan signs new SeaGuardian UAS deal for coastal monitoring

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Japan signs new SeaGuardian UAS deal for coastal monitoring

20th August 2024

The purchase deal completes a shift away from Chinese technology, and adds to an existing SeaGuardian fleet.

Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals

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Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals

20th August 2024

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UK purchases LiveLink CUAS system

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UK purchases LiveLink CUAS system

19th August 2024

LiveLink has worked with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence and Security Accelerator and Royal Navy (RN) in the development of CUAS sensors and systems.

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