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FIA 2026: Raytheon UK offers Red Kite as ‘high-low mix’ weapon for RAF

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FIA 2026: Raytheon UK offers Red Kite as ‘high-low mix’ weapon for RAF

21st July 2026

Raytheon UK has unveiled Red Kite, a sovereign precision weapon built on the Stormbreaker airframe, betting on digital engineering to deliver affordable stockpile mass for the Royal Air Force.

US Navy to start the next phase of E-2D Block II modernisation in FY2028

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US Navy to start the next phase of E-2D Block II modernisation in FY2028

21st July 2026

NAVAIR plans to award a five-year retrofit contract to a broader transition of the carrier-based airborne early warning fleet to the AHE configuration.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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The New Battlefield: Space Defence, Emerging Threats, and Strategic Opportunities (Studio)

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The New Battlefield: Space Defence, Emerging Threats, and Strategic Opportunities (Studio)

11th July 2024

The growing importance of space in modern warfare, advancements in satellite technology, and increasing threats from rivals like China and Russia were among the topics of a Eurosatory 2024 panel on military space operations.

BAE Systems to provide radios for South Korean aircraft

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BAE Systems to provide radios for South Korean aircraft

11th July 2024

AN/ARC-232A is a Starfire radio that provides VHF/UHF communications to airborne platforms and the transceiver is software-programmable, allowing for multiple waveform support as well as optional national electronic counter counter-measure ...

Lockheed Martin to work with DARPA on AI effort

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Lockheed Martin to work with DARPA on AI effort

11th July 2024

During the 18-month period of the contract, Lockheed Martin will apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to create surrogate models of aircraft, sensors, electronic warfare and weapons within dynamic and oper...

US Space Force focuses acquisition efforts on capabilities for contested scenarios

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US Space Force focuses acquisition efforts on capabilities for contested scenarios

10th July 2024

The service plans to invest nearly US$23 billion in procurement and RDT&E efforts over FY2025.

Saab to supply air defence systems to Lithuania under $123 million deal

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Saab to supply air defence systems to Lithuania under $123 million deal

10th July 2024

Unveiled at the DSEI 2017, the Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution, comprising the Giraffe 1X, C2 and RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon System (RWS), was developed by Saab to meet the requirement of mobile forces to identify and counter...

The Growing Role of Satellite Communications in Multi-Domain Operations (Studio)

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The Growing Role of Satellite Communications in Multi-Domain Operations (Studio)

10th July 2024

The landscape of military and humanitarian operations is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing necessity for real-time, secure information sharing across multiple domains. As multi-domain operations and informati...

India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration

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India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration

10th July 2024

Adani Defence & Aerospace has teamed up with Thales Belgium to manufacture and assemble NATO-standard 70mm calibre ammunition, strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.

Warning signals: Is the AEW aircraft market poised for a resurgence?

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Warning signals: Is the AEW aircraft market poised for a resurgence?

10th July 2024

The AEW aircraft market is evolving with the integration of AI, advanced sensors and increased information flow as evidenced by the Boeing E-7's upcoming replacement of aging NATO E-3 Sentry fleets and Saab’s innovative GlobalEye platform.

US F-15EX operational deliveries begin as plan to base aircraft in Japan unveiled

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US F-15EX operational deliveries begin as plan to base aircraft in Japan unveiled

9th July 2024

Boeing was awarded a US$1.2 billion contract in July 2020 for the production of the first lot of eight F-15EX fighter aircraft with a planned procurement of 144 aircraft to replace ageing F-15C/Ds in service.

Boeing outlines new Integrator standard

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Boeing outlines new Integrator standard

9th July 2024

The Integrator is a multi-mission, long-endurance UAS designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Intended to prioritise user flexibility, the platform has six modular payload bays, allowing users to customise the l...

Staying power: The importance of mid-life upgrades (opinion)

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Staying power: The importance of mid-life upgrades (opinion)

9th July 2024

The rapid integration of advanced Western weapons with Soviet-era Ukrainian aircraft and the adaptability shown in makeshift solutions has highlighted the essential role of mid-life upgrades in maintaining effective military forces amid evo...

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.

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