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Air defence offerings multiply in anticipation of emerging requirements

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Air defence offerings multiply in anticipation of emerging requirements

1st October 2026

Air defence and counter-drone weapons continue to be developed, tested and demonstrated in anticipation of growing demand, with most solutions designed to be platform-agnostic and readily integrated onto suitable platforms.

September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

30th September 2026

With many next-generation capabilities still years from operational readiness, several of the month’s largest developments demonstrated that governments remain willing to invest heavily in aircraft with proven capabilities and established support networks.

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12th December 2023

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Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G Chinook

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Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G Chinook

11th December 2023

Boeing has clinched a major contract modification to further its backing of the US Special Operations Command’s MH-47G Chinook aircraft modernisation effort.

Lockheed rolls out first Belgian F-35 but software hitch delays homecoming

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Lockheed rolls out first Belgian F-35 but software hitch delays homecoming

11th December 2023

Lockheed Martin has unveiled Belgium’s inaugural F-35, however, Technology Refresher 3 (TR-3) software setbacks have kept the fighter in the US which has impacted deployment and training plans.

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8th December 2023

The chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations alerted that a full year of continuing resolutions would force the Pentagon to freeze 330 new programmes including the B-21 stealth bomber, C3BM developments and shipbuilding projects.

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US Navy expects to complete delivery of VAMPIRE CUAS to Ukraine this month

8th December 2023

As the Ukraine continues to battle against Russia’s use of UAS in a range of sizes, the VAMPIRE CUAS will be used against higher-tier UAVs with the inclusion of a fuzed warhead.

Apache AH-64E fires Spike long-range missiles

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Apache AH-64E fires Spike long-range missiles

8th December 2023

The Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Spike, a multi-purpose EO missile system, can attack targets at ranges up to 25km and has been test-fired from an Apache AH-64E attack helicopter.

Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt

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Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt

7th December 2023

The Taiwanese air force has completed its six-year-long F-16 upgrade programme as the country awaits delivery of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets.

Embraer C-390 triumphs in South Korea's transport aircraft competition

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Embraer C-390 triumphs in South Korea's transport aircraft competition

5th December 2023

Embraer's C-390 Millennium has secured a contract with South Korea, outperforming industry rivals such as Lockheed Martin and Airbus, marking a pivotal moment as the nation is set to become the first C-390 customer in Asia.

Irish C295 MPAs fitted with Viasat SATCOM terminals

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Irish C295 MPAs fitted with Viasat SATCOM terminals

5th December 2023

The terminals enable secure, reliable satellite connectivity and support a range of command, control and communication needs for the C295 aircraft, which have roles in maritime patrol, tactical transport, special operations and medical evac...

South Korea orders F-35 fighter munitions

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South Korea orders F-35 fighter munitions

5th December 2023

The US has greenlit a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to South Korea, entailing a package of F-35 ammunition valued at around $271 million.

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